almirah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of almirah
1875–80; ≪ Portuguese almario < Latin armārium armarium
Example Sentences
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He crossed the landing to the opposite room, went to the almirah, and slid back the panel.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
There are two thieves hidden behind the almirah.
From Bengal Dacoits and Tigers by Sunity Devee
He heard a laugh, and in Minghal's loud tones the word "almirah."
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
He quickly explained it to the doctor, then hurried away through the almirah into the secret chamber below.
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
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