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kimono
noun ki·mo·no \kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō, -nə\
: a loose piece of clothing with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn on formal occasions in Japan
plural ki·mo·nos
Full Definition of KIMONO
1
: a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese
2
: a loose dressing gown or jacket
— ki·mo·noed \-(ˌ)nōd, -nəd\ adjective
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Origin of KIMONO
Japanese, clothes, from ki wearing + mono thing
First Known Use: 1886
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kimono
noun ki·mo·no \kə-ˈmō-nō\
plural ki·mo·nos
Definition of KIMONO for Kids
1
: a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by a Japanese person
2
: a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women
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