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wonton
A wonton refers specifically to a type of Chinese dumpling characterized by a thin, square wrapper. While often served in a broth, the term refers to the dumpling itself, regardless of whether it is boiled, steamed, or deep-fried.
In English-speaking contexts, "wonton soup" is the most common usage, but "fried wontons" are a staple appetizer in many Westernized Chinese restaurants. The texture of a boiled wonton is slippery and soft, whereas a fried wonton is crisp and golden.
Care must be taken to distinguish this word from "wanton," which is a homophone meaning deliberate, unprovoked, or sexually unrestrained. These two words have entirely different origins and meanings and are never interchangeable.