mochi

[ moh-chee ]

noun

1. cooked and pounded glutinous rice formed into various shapes and used to make traditional Japanese sweets and other dishes (often used attributively):

   mochi balls;

   mochi ice cream.

2. Also called but·ter mo·chi. a sticky, spongy Hawaiian dessert whose principal ingredients are butter, sugar, eggs, rice flour, and coconut milk.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mochi¹

Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1880–90

Example Sentences

When he had said this, he drew his sword and plunged into the sea, where he became changed into the god Sabi-Mochi.

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Great balls of mochi, sak, flowers, and choice new varieties of vegetables are appropriate offerings.

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The ceremony of giving mochi to the Prince is ended and the table is taken away.

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The August Princes have presented themselves before the King for three days to receive gifts of mochi.

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For Kagé there has been soft rice paste (mochi) and dumpling (dango) in unstinted quantities.

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