Definition

The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures, traditionally requiring only paper and hand techniques without cutting or gluing.

Example Usage

She learned origami as a child and can now fold a perfect paper crane from memory.

Origin

From Japanese 'ori' (folding) and 'kami' (paper).

Fun Fact

According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes grants a wish, a tradition called 'senbazuru.'

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