yamen
See also: yámen and yámén
English
Alternative forms
- yamun
Etymology
From Mandarin 衙門/衙门 (yámen).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈjɑːmən/, /jɑːˈmɛn/, /jɑːˈmʌn/
Noun
yamen (plural yamens)
- A residence of an official of the Chinese Empire.
- yamen runner
Translations
a residence of an official of the Chinese Empire
|
Anagrams
- Eyman, Maney, Mayen, Mayne, Meany, manye, meany, yeman