錦衣
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Japanese
Etymology 1
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 錦 | 衣 |
| にしき Grade: S |
ころも > ごろも Grade: 4 |
| kun'yomi | |
Literally, “brocade robe”, 錦 (nishiki, “brocade”) + 衣 (koromo, “robe”). The koromo changes to goromo as an instance of rendaku (連濁).
Noun
錦衣 or 錦衣 • (nishikigomoro or nishikigoromo)
- Ajuga yesoensis, a species of bugle
- Synonym: 錦紋草 (kinmonsō)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Etymology 2
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 錦 | 衣 |
| きん Grade: S |
い Grade: 4 |
| kan'on | |