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akori

noun
ako·ri | \ˈä-kə-rē\
plural -s

Definition of akori 

1 : a porous coral formerly used for ornaments in West Africa and Samoa

2 : any one of several baser substitutes for akori

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First Known Use of akori

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for akori

probably native name in western Africa

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Dictionary Entries near akori

akoluthia

akoluthic

Akontae

akori

akosmism

Akra

akro-

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