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zori

noun
zo·​ri | \ ˈzȯr-ē \
plural zori also zoris

Definition of zori

: a flat thonged sandal usually made of straw, cloth, leather, or rubber

First Known Use of zori

1823, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for zori

Japanese zōri

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The first known use of zori was in 1823

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