Definitions for ikebanaˌɪk əˈbɑ nə, ˈi keɪ-

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i•ke•ba•naˌɪk əˈbɑ nə, ˈi keɪ-(n.)

  1. the Japanese art of arranging flowers.

    Category: Fine Arts

Origin of ikebana:

1900–05; < Japn, =ike(y) to make live, causative of ik- live +-bana, comb. form of hana flower

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  1. ikebana(Noun)

    Japanese flower arrangement

  2. Origin: From 生け花


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