GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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harakiri, hara-kiri (ha̤ˈra̤‑kēˌrĭ), n. [Jap., stomach cutting.] A ritual form of suicide, by slashing the abdomen, formerly practiced in Japan, and commanded by the government in the cases of disgraced officials; disembowelment; -- also written, but incorrectly, hari-kari.  W. E. Griffis.

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hari-kari An incorrect but common spelling and pronunciation of hara-kiri.

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