海雞母

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Chinese

ocean; sea hen
trad. (海雞母/海鷄母) 雞母/鷄母
simp. (海鸡母) 鸡母

Pronunciation


Noun

海雞母 (Hokkien)

  1. seagull
  2. (Xiamen, Quanzhou and Taiwanese Hokkien, dated) person soliciting guests for their accommodations in boats, ships, and inns
  3. (Xiamen and Quanzhou Hokkien, dated) smuggled ship crew skilled in climbing masts and fool around with the mooring rope

Synonyms

  • (seagull):