What is another word for geta?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɛtə] (IPA)

Geta is a traditional Japanese footwear made of wood, with a raised base and a thong-style strap that fits between the big toe and the second toe. The word "geta" may be used interchangeably with other synonyms, like zori or okobo, which are also types of Japanese sandals. Okobo is similar to geta but has a higher base, while zori has a lower base and a flat sole. Other synonyms include waraji, which is a straw-thonged sandal, and tatami, which is a slipper made of a woven straw material. These synonyms are all part of Japanese cultural heritage and are still worn by people in various situations, including festivals and summertime.

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What are the hypernyms for Geta?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Geta

Davus, Parmeno, Syrus, geta, speak in the terse and epigrammatic language of gentlemen and men of the world.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
Severus recommended concord to his sons, Caracalla and geta, and his sons to the army.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI."
Edited by Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton
A latent civil war brooded in the city, and hardly more than a year passed before the assassins of Caracalla put an end to an impossible situation by murdering geta.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI."
Edited by Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton

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