origami

noun ori·ga·mi \ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē\

: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes that look like birds, animals, etc.

Full Definition of ORIGAMI

: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes

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Japanese, from ori fold + kami paper

First Known Use: 1956

ORIGAMI Defined for Kids

noun ori·ga·mi \ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē\

: the art of folding paper into three-dimensional figures or designs without cutting the paper or using glue

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