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hara-kiri
ha′ra-kiˊri
,ha′ra-kiˊri
(ha̤′ra̤-kēˊrĭ)
, Noun.
[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.