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‖ oshibori|ˈɔːʃɪbɔərɪ|
[Jap., f. o- deferential prefix + shibori that which has been wrung out.]
A towel which has been wrung out, usually in hot, but sometimes in cold, water; used in Japan to wash the hands and face before a meal. Also oshibori towel, etc.
1959R. Kirkbride Tamiko vii. 47 They..wiped their hands upon first the hot and then the cold oshibori brought to them in bamboo baskets. 1963New Yorker 22 June 14 A fragrant o-shibori hot towel to refresh you. 1970Guardian 12 Dec. 6/6 The little thoughtfulness of the oshibori hot towel to begin a meal. 1974New Yorker 22 Apr. 131 (Advt.), Hot oshibori towels. Or, how to freshen up without getting up. |