geisha

[ gey-shuh, gee- ]

noun,plural gei·sha, gei·shas.
  1. a Japanese woman trained as a professional singer, dancer, and companion for men.

Origin of geisha

1
1890–95; <Japanese, equivalent to gei arts (<Chinese ) + -sha person (< Chin)

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British Dictionary definitions for geisha

geisha

/ (ˈɡeɪʃə) /


nounplural -sha or -shas
  1. a professional female companion for men in Japan, trained in music, dancing, and the art of conversation

Origin of geisha

1
C19: from Japanese, from gei art + sha person, from Ancient Chinese ngi and che

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Cultural definitions for geisha

geisha

[ (gay-shuh, gee-shuh) ]


A Japanese woman who is trained and paid to provide entertainment and amusing company for men.

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