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Joss
UK
/dʒɒs/
US
/dʒɑs/
Translation of "joss" into Russian
Definitions
joss
Noun
UK
/dʒɒs/
US
/dʒɑs/
A Chinese religious statue or idol, often representing a deity.
The temple was filled with the scent of incense burning in front of the joss.
Luck or fortune, especially when described as good or bad.
Fishermen considered it bad joss to set sail on a Friday.
joss
Adjective
UK
/dʒɒs/
US
/dʒɑs/
Relating to Chinese religious worship or the paraphernalia used in it; used attributively.
They lit a joss stick and bowed before the altar.
Joss
Proper noun
A male given name, diminutive of Jocelyn.
Joss was excited to start his new project.