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单词 miko
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Definition of miko in English:

miko

noun ˈmiːkəʊ
Shinto
  • A priestess or female shaman, frequently a virgin, who acts as oracle for and handmaiden to the deity of a particular shrine and performs sacred ritual dances.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Ernest Mason Satow (1843–1929), diplomat and scholar. From Japanese miko, probably from mi divine spirit + Japanese ko child (here specifically a girl).

 
 

Definition of miko in US English:

miko

nounˈmiːkəʊ
Shinto
  • A priestess or female shaman, frequently a virgin, who acts as oracle for and handmaiden to the deity of a particular shrine and performs sacred ritual dances.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Ernest Mason Satow (1843–1929), diplomat and scholar. From Japanese miko, probably from mi divine spirit + Japanese ko child (here specifically a girl).

 
 
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