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daishiki

daishiki

9.9
A loose bright robe from West Africa with decorative patterns worn by men
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪˈʃiːki/
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  • He wore a colorful daishiki to the cultural festival, which showcased various African traditions.

Examples

  • "Put on that daishiki with the elephants," said Janet.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • "Molly, grumbling, shed her sweatshirt, washed her face vigorously, put on a bra, made disgusted noises, took it off again, and put on the daishiki."

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The artist designed a striking daishiki with intricate patterns that captured the essence of West African culture.

  • At the party, many guests admired his vibrant daishiki, which was both comfortable and stylish.

Synonyms

dashiki
vsdaishiki
4 8.8

A loose, brightly patterned shirt or tunic from West Africa worn by men

emphasizes decorative patterned fabric rather than simply being a shirt

Surface Forms

daishiki singular
daishikis plural

Etymology

Daishiki (also seen as dashiki) comes from West Africa and probably from a local word meaning 'shirt'. So a daishiki is literally a traditional, loose, colorful 'shirt', and thinking of it as an African 'shirt' helps you remember its look and cultural importance.