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

Another name for the ring-tailed lemur.

"The maki is instantly recognizable by its black-and-white striped tail."

Short for makizushi, a rolled type of sushi.

"They ordered a plate of tuna maki to share."

How to use maki

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar, or a rolled sushi dish, depending on context.

Easily confused with

sushi →

Common pairings

tuna maki salmon maki roll

Word forms

maki plural, makis plural, maki plural

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Etymology

From French maki, borrowed from Malagasy maky.

Origin: French

Rhymes for maki

Aki raki saki Zaki khaki Araki Ozaki Iwaki Janaki Devaki Sasaki Misaki

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Frequently asked questions

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.