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Definition of: chow-mein
(chou′mān′) noun
A Chinese–American dish consisting of a stew of shredded chicken or meat, onions, mushrooms, celery, bean sprouts, etc., served with fried noodles. [<Chinese ch'ao fry + mien flour]
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