noun

kagome

Kagome (noun) means a woven lattice pattern made of interlaced strips, forming a repeating pattern of triangles and hexagons — often seen in Japanese basketry. Example: “The bamboo basket was woven in a traditional kagome pattern.”

noun

A woven lattice pattern made of interlaced strips, forming a repeating pattern of triangles and hexagons — often seen in Japanese basketry.

"The bamboo basket was woven in a traditional kagome pattern."

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In plain EnglishA distinctive woven lattice design, also the name of a well-known Japanese children's singing game.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese kagome, referring to the gaps in a woven basket.

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for kagome

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Frequently asked questions

What does “kagome” mean?

The word “kagome” means a woven lattice pattern made of interlaced strips, forming a repeating pattern of triangles and hexagons — often seen in Japanese basketry. In plain terms, a distinctive woven lattice design, also the name of a well-known Japanese children's singing game.

How do you use “kagome” in a sentence?

Here is “kagome” used in a sentence: “The bamboo basket was woven in a traditional kagome pattern.”

What part of speech is “kagome”?

“Kagome” is a noun.

Where does the word “kagome” come from?

The word “kagome” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese kagome, referring to the gaps in a woven basket.

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