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geta

noun ge·ta \ˈge-(ˌ)tä, -tə\
plural geta or getas

Definition of GETA

:  a Japanese wooden clog for outdoor wear
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Origin of GETA

Japanese
First Known Use: 1884

Rhymes with GETA

betta, feta, Quetta

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. geta
  2. get
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