origami

/ˌɔrɪˈɡɑmi/
noun
  1. The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
    • The museum had an exhibit of intricate origami animals made from a single sheet of paper.
    • She learned origami from her grandmother and can now make a paper crane in minutes.
    • For his birthday, he received an origami kit with colorful paper and instructions.
  2. A folded paper object made using the art of origami.
    • She carefully unfolded the origami to see how it was made.
    • The table was decorated with dozens of colorful origami flowers.
    • He gave her a small origami heart as a token of his affection.