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origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē
: the Japanese art or process of folding squares of paper into representational shapes
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The existing building walls will also get a new acoustic-regulating layer of paper art on the exterior that are inspired by origami and large amounts of glazing will be added.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
Try leaving an origami creation on your child's chair or a wildflower on their pillow.
—Gail Cornwall, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
From an emphasis on materiality and simple forms to components that create symmetry, contrast, and clean, uncluttered lines, the stylistic overlap between the two has led select designers and brands to tap into the ancient practice of origami.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024
Cue the way the two parties reinterpreted Delvaux’s staple designs such as Le Caprice geometric handbag and Le Pin bucket style, interweaving E Ink’s film with leather in a nod to origami artist Tomoko Fuse.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Japanese, from ori fold + kami paper
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
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“Origami.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/origami. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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origami
noun
ori·ga·mi
ˌȯr-ə-ˈgäm-ē
: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes
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