Inro Definition
ĭnrō
noun
A small, usually ornamented box that is hung from the waist sash of a Japanese kimono and has compartments for holding small objects such as cosmetics, perfumes, or medicines.
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Origin of Inro
Japanese inrō in stamp, seal (from Middle Chinese ʔjin`) (also the source of Mandarin yìn) rō bamboo box, envelop (from Middle Chinese ləwŋ´) (also the source of Mandarin lǒng)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Japanese 印籠 (inrō).
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