almirah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of almirah
1875–80; ≪ Portuguese almario < Latin armārium armarium
Example Sentences
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He heard a laugh, and in Minghal's loud tones the word "almirah."
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
Looking through this latter, Ahmed saw the medicine-room of which the darwan had spoken; the bottles stood in array on the shelves of a large almirah.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
Among the larger articles of furniture which he allowed to remain was a lofty almirah, on the shelves of which stood long arrays of bottles large and small, containing liquids and powders of various colours.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
There are two thieves hidden behind the almirah.
From Bengal Dacoits and Tigers by Sunity Devee
The almirah with its contents must have weighed 50 stones.
From Indian Ghost Stories Second Edition by S. Mukerji
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