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maki

/ˈmɑːki/
ma · ki
Plural:maki
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• noun

1

A type of Japanese sushi consisting of vinegared rice, seafood, vegetables, or other ingredients rolled tightly inside a sheet of dried seaweed (nori) and sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Example

"For lunch, we ordered a platter of assorted sashimi and spicy tuna maki."

2

A ring-tailed lemur, a primate with distinctive black-and-white ringed tail native to the African island nation of Madagascar.

Example

"The zoologist observed the agile maki leaping gracefully between the branches in the Madagascar enclosure."

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• Nearby Words

makalu
makassar
makeup
maki
mako shark
makrut
malabar spinach

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English primarily from Japanese 'maki' (roll), derived from the verb 'maku' (to roll). A secondary, unrelated sense referring to the lemur comes from French 'maki', originating from the Malagasy language.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maki
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