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Definitions for mikado
mɪˈkɑ doʊmika·do
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Princeton's WordNet
mikado, tennonoun
the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno
Wiktionary
mikadonoun
A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.
mikadonoun
Any emperor of Japan.
The mikados of Japan are its emperors.
mikadonoun
A game of skill, in which identical wooden sticks must be removed from a pile without disturbing the remaining sticks
Etymology: from (mi) "honorable" + (kado) "gate, portal"
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mikado
Mikado is a term used as a title for the emperor of Japan. It can also refer to a popular operetta, "The Mikado," by Gilbert and Sullivan. The word itself originated from the Japanese term 'mikado' denoting 'the imperial palace'. However, in modern Japan, this term is obsolete and might be considered outdated or offensive.
Webster Dictionary
Mikadonoun
the popular designation of the hereditary sovereign of Japan
Etymology: [Jap.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Mikado
mi-kä′dō, n. a title of the Emperor of Japan. [Jap., 'exalted gate.']
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Mikado
the emperor of Japan, regarded as the head of both Church and State in his dominions.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mikado in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mikado in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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