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- noun A Japanese evil spirit or demon.
- initialism military, US Office of Naval Intelligence
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Creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theatre. (Wikipedia)
May 22, 2008