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mama-san

Pronunciation: /ˈmaməsan/

Definition of mama-san

noun

  • (in Japan and East Asia) a woman in a position of authority, especially one in charge of a geisha house or bar.

Origin:

Japanese, from mama 'mother' + -san

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