taiko (plural taikos)
(sumo) A traditional drum, beaten by yobidashi to announce the beginning of a tournament, and at the end of each day
(musical instruments) A Japanese drum or a performance of several drummers in an ensemble (also called kumi-daiko).
taiko (plural taikos)
The Chatham Island taiko (Pterodroma magentae).
• Kiato
Source: Wiktionary
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
