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shuriken
(shuri|ken)
Pronunciation:
/ˈʃʊərɪkɛn/
noun
a weapon in the form of a star with projecting blades or points, used as a missile in some martial arts.
Origin:
Japanese, literally 'dagger in the hand'
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