Etymology

inrō

Today it means: A small decorative box, hung from the sash of a kimono, for holding small objects. Full definition →

Japanese 印籠
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from印籠
  2. English todayinrō

From Japanese 印籠 (inrō).

Words from the same roots

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