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obi | obs |

As a noun obi

is a sash worn with a kimono or obi can be a form of witchcraft originating in africa.

As an abbreviation obs is

obsolete (as a gloss for words in dictionaries).

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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    obs

    English

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • obsolete

    • Anagrams

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