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Definition of "inao" [inao]

  • A ceremonial object of the Ainos (Ainu), consisting of a wooden stick, often shaved, or with shavings attached, set up as an offering or considered as a messenger which conveys prayers to the deities. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "inao" in a sentence
  • "This being so, I present thee with these inao and cakes and other precious things."
  • "The head, on being detached from the skin, is set up on a long pole beside the sacred wands (inao) outside of the house, where it remains till nothing but the bare white skull is left."
  • "Next libations were offered at the inao (inabos) or sacred wands which stand outside of an Aino hut."