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ohaguro

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Etymology

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From Japanese お歯黒 (literally black teeth).

Noun

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ohaguro (uncountable)

  1. (historical) The Japanese custom of blackening the teeth with a solution of iron filings and vinegar, especially popular between the Heian and Edo periods, from the 10th century until the late 19th century.