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ami en · NOUN

Etymology

From a clipping of amigurumi, itself from Japanese 編み包み (amigurumi).

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal) Clipping of amigurumi.
   alt of amigurumi
   • In this pattern, you will be making little amis and working in a lot of slip stitches. 2010, Twinkie Chan, Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies, page 40:
   • Weaving in ends is easy on little ami pieces. 2011, Ana Paula Rímoli, Amigurumi Toy Box: Cute Crocheted Friends, page 77:
   • And if you — or the recipient of your ami if you're gifting it — have a wool allergy, avoid wool or wool-blend yarns. 2010, June Gilbank, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amigurumi, page 12:

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