noun (plural ~ or ~s) Etymology: Japanese Date: 1876 a small and often intricately carved toggle (as of wood, ivory, or metal) used to fasten a small container to a kimono sash
NETSUKE
Meaning of NETSUKE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012