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longyi

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[long-yee] / ˈlɒŋ ji /

noun

  1. a variant of lungi.


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My colleague from Myanmar wore a graceful longyi, her country’s national costume, for her thesis defense.

From Scientific American Nov. 8, 2023

In some recent court hearings, Suu Kyi has been wearing a white top and a brown wraparound longyi typically worn by Myanmar prisoners, sources have said.

From Reuters Jan. 10, 2022

Suu Kyi has been attending court hearings in prison clothes — a white top and a brown longyi skirt provided by the authorities.

From Seattle Times Dec. 26, 2021

When the road seemed safe, a friend smuggled him north dressed in a longyi, a traditional Myanmarese wrap skirt.

From Science Magazine May 23, 2019

The Buddha count rose with each place that soft-spoken Thet, who wore a black longyi, or sarong, took us to.

From Washington Post

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