noun
maki
MAH-kee
noun
1
Another name for the ring-tailed lemur.
"The maki is instantly recognizable by its black-and-white striped tail."
2
Short for makizushi, a rolled type of sushi.
"They ordered a plate of tuna maki to share."
How to Use Maki
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the ring-tailed lemur of Madagascar, or a rolled sushi dish, depending on context.
Common pairings
tuna maki
salmon maki roll
Word Forms
maki plural, makis plural, maki plural
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Etymology
From French maki, borrowed from Malagasy maky.