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  • initialism military, US Office of Naval Intelligence
  • noun A Japanese evil spirit or demon.

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  • Creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theatre. (Wikipedia)

    May 22, 2008