inro

(ĭnˈrō)

noun pl. inro
A small, usually ornamented box that is hung from the waist sash of a Japanese kimono and has compartments for holding small objects such as cosmetics, perfumes, or medicines.

Origin:

Origin: Japanese inrō

Origin: : in, stamp, seal (from Middle Chinese Ɂin)

Origin: + -rō, seclusion, case (from Middle Chinese ləwᶇ)

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