"chigi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chigi [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Japanese 千木 (chigi). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|ja|千木|tr=chigi}} Borrowed from Japanese 千木 (chigi) Head templates: {{en-noun|chigi}} chigi (plural chigi)
  1. (architecture) In Japanese architecture, a V-shaped finial used mainly on Shinto shrine roofs. Categories (topical): Architecture
    Sense id: en-chigi-en-noun-N6Yo1Vjf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: architecture
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