tori

Meanings

• noun

  A ring-shaped body in space, particularly a planetary body with a doughnut-shaped cross-section, such as a planet's equatorial bulge or a torus-shaped asteroid.

• noun

  In Japanese culture, a decorative gate or fence in the shape of two animals, often birds or animals with outstretched wings, that symbolizes protection and prosperity.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tori
tore , core , lore

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Variants

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tori , torus

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'torus' meaning a bulge or swelling.

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Trivia

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1. The Japanese word for tori is derived from the word for bird.

2. The tori gate is a common symbol in Japanese art and is often depicted in paintings and sculptures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Planetary torus: A doughnut-shaped body of debris or gas that surrounds a planet or a star.

2. Equatorial bulge: The bulge of a planet or other celestial body at its equator, caused by the planet's rotation.

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Culture

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In Japanese culture, the tori is a decorative gate or fence made of wood, bamboo, or metal. It is often shaped like a bird with outstretched wings and is placed at the entrance of a shrine or garden to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune.

How to Memorize "tori"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ring-shaped object, like a doughnut, to remember the meaning of torus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word torus with the shape of a doughnut or a ring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Torus is a ring-shaped thing' to remember the definition.

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