Origami definitions

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Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes.

When you fold paper into the shape of a crane, this is an example of origami.

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The art or process, originating in Japan, of folding paper into shapes representing flowers and birds, for example.
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A decorative object made by folding paper.
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A traditional Japanese art of folding paper to form representations of flowers, animals, etc.
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A paper object so made.
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(uncountable) The Japanese art of paper folding.
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(countable) A piece of art made by folding paper.
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Origin of origami

Japanese ori to fold kami paper

Sentence Examples

  • Fold an origami fish for your scrapbook layout.

  • The LoveToKnow Origami slideshow tutorial on Origami Hearts will guide you through this process step-by-step.One way to add interest to a simple origami heart is to vary the kind of paper you use for your folding.

  • modular origami.

  • origami in the modern era (since the 1950's) cannot be over-estimated.

  • Search the library and bookstores for books on dollar bill origami.

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