Imari

noun

Ima·​ri i-ˈmär-ē How to pronounce Imari (audio)
: a multicolored Japanese porcelain usually characterized by elaborate floral designs
Imari adjective

Word History

Etymology

Imari, Japan

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Imari was in 1875

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

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