"inro" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: inro [plural], inros [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 印籠 (inrō). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|印籠|tr=inrō}} Japanese 印籠 (inrō) Head templates: {{en-noun|inro|s}} inro (plural inro or inros)
  1. A small decorative box, hung from the sash of a kimono, for holding small objects. Wikipedia link: Inro Related terms: inrō
    Sense id: en-inro-en-noun-qV1EHQ2C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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