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obi
1[ oh-bee; Japanese aw-bee ]
noun
- a long, broad sash tied about the waist over a Japanese kimono.
obi
2[ oh-bee ]
noun
obi
1/ ˈəʊbɪ /
noun
- a kind of witchcraft originating in Africa and practised by some West Indians
- a charm or amulet used in this
obi
2/ ˈəʊbɪ /
noun
- a broad sash tied in a large flat bow at the back, worn by Japanese women and children as part of the national costume
- a narrow sash worn by Japanese men
Derived Forms
- ˈobiism, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of obi1
Word History and Origins
Origin of obi1
Origin of obi2
Example Sentences
What in the name of Obi-Wan would this mean for the series, including the Expanded Universe?
“We got enough Tylenol…too much,” adds OBI Operations Manager Jessie Potts.
What the film does allege is that OBI may have purchased mass quantities of aspirin to ship to victims at Goma.
The other is KI—pronounced “chee”—is a deep concept, son, referring to the Chinese vital life force—way before Obi Wan.
From the very commencement of the journey he had planned an excursion to the mouth of the Obi, within the Arctic circle.
This is supposed to be one of the drugs employed by the Obi wizards and witches.
These harmonize with the obi in color and give a dainty finish to the costume.
Under the outer kimono is an inner kimono, and the garments are girt about the body with a large sash, called an obi.
Yet the original researches of some African "Obi" wizard 33 or red Indian were not forgotten, and gradually came into practice.
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