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maki Synonyms
Another word for maki
Choosing another word for maki depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"For lunch, we ordered a platter of assorted sashimi and spicy tuna roll."
Strong
roll
sushi
• noun (Context 2)
A ring-tailed lemur, a primate with distinctive black-and-white ringed tail native to the African island nation of Madagascar.
Usage Example
"The zoologist observed the agile lemur leaping gracefully between the branches in the Madagascar enclosure."
Strongest
lemur
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maki. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maki