Etymology

oshibori

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Today it means: A moist towel for cleaning the hands, offered to customers in Japanese restaurants and bars. Full definition →

Japanese おしぼり
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  1. Japanese · borrowed fromおしぼり
  2. English todayoshibori

Borrowed from Japanese おしぼり.

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