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joss

/dʒɒs/

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noun

/dʒɒs/B1formal
  • ruКитайское божество или бог, почитаемый в форме идола, часто используемый в религиозном или культурном контексте.

A Chinese deity or god worshipped in the form of an idol, often used in a religious or cultural context.

  1. Chinese idol or deityC1formal

    A Chinese god or spirit that is represented by a statue or image, often worshipped in temples or homes.

    ruКитайский идол или божество

    • The temple contained a large golden joss surrounded by offerings.
    • He bowed before the joss and lit incense.
    • Many households keep a small joss for good fortune.

    Synonymsdeitygodidol

Forms
  • josses plural form
  • josses' possessive plural form
  • joss's possessive singular form