kakiemon

noun

ka·​ki·​e·​mon ˌkä-kē-ˈā-ˌmän How to pronounce kakiemon (audio)
often capitalized
: a Japanese porcelain decorated with enamel

Word History

Etymology

Sakaida Kakiemon flourished1650 Japanese potter

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kakiemon was in 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Kakiemon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kakiemon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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