Kyocera

/kiˈoʊsərə/ noun

Definition

a Japanese multinational corporation known for ceramics, electronics, and office equipment

Etymology

from Japanese Kyoto (the city) + Greek keramos 'pottery, ceramic'

Kelly Says

The name literally means 'Kyoto ceramics' - they started making ceramic insulators and evolved into everything from copiers to smartphones!

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