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Noun: anime  'a-ni,mey
  1. A hard copal derived from an African tree
    "anime was historically used in making varnishes";
    - Zanzibar copal
     
  2. Any of various resins or oleoresins
    "Gum anime was historically used in varnishes and lacquers";
    - gum anime
     
  3. A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colourful art and often adult themes
    "Studio Ghibli is renowned for producing high-quality anime films"
     
  4. A Japanese animation
    "He spent the weekend binge-watching his favourite anime series";
    - Japanimation

Derived forms: animes

Type of: cartoon, copal, natural resin, sketch

Encyclopedia: Anime, Trauma and Divorce