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 Strang, Herbert
He closed the door of the almirah, and thought no more of the egg.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari
The almirah with its contents must have weighed 50 stones.
From Indian Ghost Stories Second Edition by Mukerji, S.
The girl of the wall-almirah used every day to come out and eat a part of the food, and after eating used to return to her place in the almirah.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Day, Lal Behari
He quickly explained it to the doctor, then hurried away through the almirah into the secret chamber below.
From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert
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