kitsune

noun
/kɪtˈsuː.neɪ/

Etymology

From Japanese 狐 (kitsune, “fox”).

  1. borrowed from

Definitions

  1. A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as…

    A Japanese fox spirit, often but not exclusively female, said to have powers such as shape-shifting, and whose power is symbolized by increase in number of tails.

    • [A]ll personnel are to be hereby ordered to refer to her as a "Kumiho," and not a "Kitsune." Personnel asking what the difference is are to be reminded of the difference between a Cherokee Indian and a New Delhi Indian.

The neighborhood

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