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Obi vs Gobi - What's the difference?

obi | gobi |

As nouns the difference between obi and gobi

is that obi is a sash worn with a kimono while gobi is in Indian cooking, cauliflower.

As a proper noun Gobi is

a large desert in Asia, spanning the countries of Mongolia and China.

obi

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

(obi)
  • A sash worn with a kimono.
  • * 1997 , Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha (Vintage 1998, p. 29)
    • The broad obi tied around her middle was orange and yellow. I'd never seen such elegant clothing.

    Etymology 2

    Alternative forms

    * obeah, obe

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a form of witchcraft originating in Africa

    • Anagrams

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    gobi

    English

    (wikipedia Gobi)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A large desert in Asia, spanning the countries of Mongolia and China.

    • Anagrams

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