ohaguro
Meanings
noun
- The Japanese custom of blackening the teeth with a solution of iron filings and vinegar, especially popular between the Heian and Edo periods, from the 10th century until the late 19th century.
Word forms
Etymology
From Japanese お歯黒 (literally “black teeth”).
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