noun
maki
MAH-kee
Maki (noun) means Another name for the ring-tailed lemur. Example: “The maki is instantly recognizable by its black-and-white striped tail.”
noun
1
Another name for the ring-tailed lemur.
"The maki is instantly recognizable by its black-and-white striped tail."
2
Short for makizushi, a rolled type of sushi.
"Tightly rolled makis are designed to appeal to the eye--the negi hamachi maki, for instance, is bursting with perfectly centered yellowtail and scallions."
— Laura Levy Shatkin, What's New (2001)
"They ordered a plate of tuna maki to share."
How to use maki
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar, or a rolled sushi dish, depending on context.
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Common pairings
tuna maki
salmon maki roll
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Etymology
From French maki, borrowed from Malagasy maky.
Rhymes for maki
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What does “maki” mean?
The word “maki” means another name for the ring-tailed lemur. In plain terms, either the ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar, or a rolled sushi dish, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “maki”?
“Maki” is pronounced MAH-kee (/ˈmɑːki/ in IPA).
How do you use “maki” in a sentence?
Here is “maki” used in a sentence: “The maki is instantly recognizable by its black-and-white striped tail.”
What part of speech is “maki”?
“Maki” is a noun.
Where does the word “maki” come from?
The word “maki” comes from French. From French maki, borrowed from Malagasy maky.
How many meanings does “maki” have?
“Maki” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: another name for the ring-tailed lemur.
