1. plural of mikado: emperors of Japan
Usage: historical
2. plural of mikado: a game played with thin wooden or plastic sticks
Usage: also called pick-up sticks

Examples

• The mikados ruled Japan for centuries before the modern era.
• Ancient mikados were considered divine by their subjects.
• The children played several rounds of mikados on the floor.
• She carefully picked up the mikados without disturbing the pile.
• The toy store sold colorful sets of mikados for family game night.
• Historical mikados lived in elaborate palaces in Kyoto.