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koku

[ koh-koo; Japanese kaw-koo ]

/ ˈkoʊ ku; Japanese ˈkɔ kʊ /

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

Words nearby koku

Koko Nor, kokopu, Kokoschka, kokowai, kok-saghyz, koku, Kokura, kola, kolacky, kola nut, Kola Peninsula

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Example sentences from the Web for koku

But I'll go to the gate with you, and Koku will behave himself.
Tom Swift and his Wizard Camera|Victor Appleton
"This image is really too faint to be of much use," went on Tom, as he looked at the one of Koku.
Tom Swift and his Photo Telephone|Victor Appleton
Koku staggered as he ran on, but he kept his feet, and did not fall.
Tom Swift and his Wizard Camera|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

"Koku is very devoted to me, and sometimes he makes trouble," the youth went on.
Tom Swift and his Wizard Camera|Victor Appleton

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