YOKOZUNA

Etymology

Noun

yokozuna (plural yokozunas or yokozuna)

(sumo) The highest rank of sumo wrestler, above ozeki; grand champion.

(sumo) A person holding the rank, either competing at the rank or retired after having achieved it.

Usage notes

• Technically, yokozuna is an honorary title, rather than a rank.

Source: Wiktionary



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