sherwani
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of sherwani
Hindi
Example Sentences
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Rudy and Kasey adored the craft of Sabyasachi, one wearing a black sherwani, the other a cream sherwani, both raw silk with Bengal-tiger buttons.
From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022
The groom wore a custom ivory banarasi brocade sherwani, keeping the consistency with maroon accents on the collar and wrist.
From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2020
The groom accessorized his gold hand-quilted silk sherwani with a diamond necklace and Christian Louboutin shoes.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2019
Among them was Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a long silk sherwani jacket.
From Chicago Tribune • Apr. 7, 2012
He wore a black sherwani jacket over dark jeans, and an empty birdcage swung from his hand.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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