geisha

Middle Chinese

/ˈɡeɪ.ʃə/

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Definitions
  • A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 芸者 (artisan).

Origin

Japanese

芸者

Gloss

artisan

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