koro

noun

ko·​ro
ˈkōr(ˌ)ō
plural -s
: a squat broad-mouthed usually covered jar (as of bronze, pottery, or jade) used mostly as an incense burner

Word History

Etymology

Japanese kōro, from incense + ro hearth, furnace

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“Koro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koro. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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