English word origin

Etymology of dango

Borrowed from Japanese 団子 (dango).

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The source etymologies

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A Japanese dumpling made from mochiko (rice flour).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Japanese 団子 (dango).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mention団子ja

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

In Japan, bid rigging for public works contracts.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Japanese 談合 (dangō).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mention談合ja

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