Definitions

1. noun

A unit of weight or currency in some Southeast Asian countries, such as China or Vietnam, equivalent to one tenth of a tael or one hundredth of a catty.

“In the old days, she bought a small quantity of rice with 10 mao.”

2. noun

A type of Chinese wild goose, known for its distinctive plumage.

“The mao geese were a common sight in the Chinese countryside.”

3. noun

A variant of Mao Zedong, the former leader of China.

“The mao cult still persists in some parts of China.”

4. proper noun

Mao, a commune in Romania.

“The commune of Mao is located in the county of Bihor.”