almirah

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani الماری / अलमारी (almārī) from Portuguese armário, from Latin armarium. Doublet of ambry, armarium, and armoire.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /alˈmaɪɹə/
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Noun

almirah (plural almirahs)

  1. (South Asia) Cupboard, cabinet or chest of drawers.
    • 2011, Arupa Patangia Kalita, translated by Deepika Phukan, The Story of Felanee:
      The three women ran past an almirah and entered a godown.

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