GEISHA

geisha, geisha girl

(noun) a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

geisha (plural geisha or geishas)

A Japanese female entertainer skilled in various arts such as tea ceremony, dancing, singing and calligraphy.

Synonyms

• geisha girl

• geiko

• maiko

Source: Wiktionary


Gei"sha (ga"sha), n.; pl. Geisha (-sha), Geishas (-shaz). [Jap.]

Definition: A Japanese singing and dancing girl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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