durrie

[ dur-ee ]
/ ˈdɜr i /

noun

dhurrie.

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Definition for durrie (2 of 2)

dhurrie

or dur·rie

[ dur-ee ]
/ ˈdɜr i /

noun

a thick, nonpile cotton rug of India.

Origin of dhurrie

First recorded in 1875–80, dhurrie is from the Hindi word darī
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British Dictionary definitions for durrie

durrie
/ (ˈdʌrɪ) /

noun

a cotton carpet made in India, often in rectangular pieces fringed at the ends: sometimes used as a sofa cover, wall hanging, etc

Word Origin for durrie

from Hindi darī
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