Katori
/kəˈtɔːri/noun
A small bowl or cup, especially in South Asian contexts.
Did you know?Katori is a real word in South Asian English and Japanese contexts, but its exact etymology depends on the language: in Japanese, katori can be connected to place names and compounds rather than a single ancient root, while in South Asian usage it is often borrowed through regional languages for a small bowl used in daily ritual and eating.
Etymological Timeline
Modern English
English
katori
“A small bowl or cup, especially in South Asian usage.”
20th Century
Japanese/English
katori
“A borrowed or romanized form used in names and loanword contexts, not a single inherited English word.”
19th-20th Century
Regional South Asian languages
katori
“A small bowl, cup, or dish used for serving or ritual use.”
Earlier regional usage
Indic
katori
“A local term for a small receptacle or bowl, entering English through contact and colonial-era usage.”