koku

[ koh-koo; Japanese kaw-koo ]

/ ˈkoʊ ku; Japanese ˈkɔ kʊ /

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noun, plural ko·ku.

a Japanese unit of dry measure equivalent to 5.12 bushels (1.8 hectoliters).

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Origin of koku

<Japanese <Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese hú measure

A feeling of tremendous relief swept over young Swift as he discovered his precious green disk in Koku's left hand.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope|Victor Appleton
"Don't lie to me, unless you want to be mussed up some more," said Tom grimly, glancing at Koku.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope|Victor Appleton
Clutching the rolling pin as a "war-club," Koku started through the darkness toward Tom's private laboratory.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope|Victor Appleton
The desk sergeant verified what Koku had said and asked the young scientist to come down and prefer charges.
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope|Victor Appleton

These, again, are subdivided into eighty-five provinces (koku or kumi).
Japan|Various