geisha

/ˈgeɪʃə/
/ˈgeɪʃə/
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Other forms: geishas

Definitions of geisha
  1. noun
    a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing
    synonyms: geisha girl
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    type of:
    Japanese, Nipponese
    a native or inhabitant of Japan
    adult female, woman
    an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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