almirah

[ al-mahy-ruh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Origin of almirah¹

1875–80; ≪ Portuguese almario < Latin armārium armarium

He saw the khansaman cross the room with the tray in his hand and set it down on one of the shelves of the almirah.

He crossed the landing to the opposite room, went to the almirah, and slid back the panel.

He quickly explained it to the doctor, then hurried away through the almirah into the secret chamber below.

He heard a laugh, and in Minghal's loud tones the word "almirah."

Linen feels quite wet if it is left unused in the almirah, or chest of drawers, for a week.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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