"anko" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Japanese 餡子 (anko). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|餡子|tr=anko}} Japanese 餡子 (anko) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} anko (uncountable)
  1. A paste made of azuki beans. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: red bean Related terms: anmitsu, anpan
    Sense id: en-anko-en-noun-JZ~o6FEY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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