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joss1

Syllabification: (joss)
Pronunciation: /jäs/

Definition of joss

noun

  • a Chinese religious statue or idol.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Javanese dejos, from obsolete Portuguese deos, from Latin deus 'god'

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