fuji

noun

fu·​ji ˈfü-(ˌ)jē How to pronounce fuji (audio)
: a spun silk clothing fabric in plain weave originally made in Japan

Word History

Etymology

Fuji, mountain in Japan

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuji was in 1925

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“Fuji.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuji. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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