1. the emperor of Japan
Usage: historical
2. a light cotton fabric with a ribbed weave
Usage: textiles

Examples

• The mikado ruled Japan for centuries before World War II.
• Gilbert and Sullivan wrote a famous operetta called ‘The Mikado.’
• The traditional ceremony honored the mikado’s authority.
• She chose a mikado fabric for the summer dress.
• The mikado cotton was perfect for the lightweight curtains.
• Historical documents refer to the Japanese ruler as the mikado.