释义 |
Mikimoto|mɪkɪˈməʊtəʊ| The name of Kokichi Mikimoto (1858–1954), Japanese pearl farmer, used attrib. of pearls cultured by means of a technique which he perfected.
1956R. Eunson Pearl King ii. 28 At Toba Bay Mikimoto pearls are harvested by the crop and sacked up like wheat. 1959R. Kirkbride Tamiko iii. 20 Diamonds and great clusters of Mikimoto pearls gleamed in the candle-light. 1969J. Bennett Dragon i. 6 A string of good cultured Mikimoto pearls around her neck. |