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mikado

mi·kado

UK/mɪˈkɑːdəʊ/ US/mɪˈkɑdoʊ/ uncommon literary

noun

1.

the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno

Synonyms

Origin

Borrowed from Japanese 御門 (mikado), from 御 (mi, “honorable”) + 門 (kado, “gate, portal”).

Phrases

  • Chrysanthemum Throne

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