obi

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. A sash worn with a kimono.
3. A male given name.
4. A strip of paper looped around a book or other product.

Equivalents

Examples

“The broad obi tied around her middle was orange and yellow. I'd never seen such elegant clothing.”

“They had known nothing of woolen cloth, but now the popularity of obi made of imported grogram spread⟳ like⟳ wildfire. This popularity produced various stories in its wake⟳.”

“Chelsea made two changes to the side that lost at Manchester United, with Frank Lampard making way for John Obi Mikel and Nicolas Anelka starting ahead of Didier Drogba.”

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