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toro

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Noun — A traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese, where 灯籠 (tōrō) names the traditional lantern.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “toro” mean?
The word “toro” means a traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines. In plain terms, a Japanese garden lantern, or (in food) the fatty, prized belly cut of tuna.
How do you use “toro” in a sentence?
Here is “toro” used in a sentence: “Stone toro lined the path to the temple.”
What part of speech is “toro”?
“Toro” is a noun.
Where does the word “toro” come from?
The word “toro” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese, where 灯籠 (tōrō) names the traditional lantern.
Is “toro” a common word?
“Toro” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “toro” have?
“Toro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Japanese stone or wooden lantern, often seen in gardens and at shrines.

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