mikado

noun

mi·​ka·​do mə-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce mikado (audio)
plural mikados
: an emperor of Japan

Examples of mikado in a Sentence

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One such element was a silk mikado ball skirt attached to an off-the-shoulder top that, when unpinned, transformed the garment from a gown to a jumpsuit finished with pearls and crystals. Sadiba Hasan Maansi Srivastava, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024 Brides can choose from mikado and stretch satin mermaid, column and A-line silhouettes with a variety of necklines including sweetheart, cowl and off-the-shoulder. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Standout dishes include Hiramasa crudo with avocado, black radish, and fresh yuzu; scallops wrapped in Savoy cabbage with a black truffle emulsion; spiced roast duck with turnips and Satsuma mandarins; and a poached lobster with endive mikado and malabar pepper sauce. William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023 Black mikado with tiers of fabric flounces, the look delivered enough drama to compete with the spectacle on-screen. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mikado was in 1727

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“Mikado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mikado. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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mikado

noun
mi·​ka·​do mə-ˈkäd-ō How to pronounce mikado (audio)
plural mikados
: an emperor of Japan

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