almirah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of almirah
1875–80; ≪ Portuguese almario < Latin armārium armarium
Example Sentences
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He closed the door of the almirah, and thought no more of the egg.
From Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
He stepped in, drew back the panel of the almirah to its former place, and disappeared.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
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
Looking round as if to make sure even now that no one was observing him, he slid a portion of the back of the almirah aside, disclosing the stone wall of the room.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
Everything seems the same distance—you and the almirah and the table—inside my eyes or miles away.
From Soldiers Three by Rudyard Kipling
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