lungi

lungi
/loong"gee, loon"jee/, n.
1. a cloth used as a turban, scarf, sarong, etc., in India, Pakistan, and Burma.
2. a loincloth worn by men in India.
[1625-35; < Hindi lungi < Pers]

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  • Lungi — The lungi (Bengali: লুঙ্গি [ˈluŋgi] ) is a garment worn around the waist in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar (formerly Burma). While its origin is found in South Indian culture, it is worn by diverse communities across Southern Asia.… …   Wikipedia

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  • lungi — UK [ˈlʊŋɡiː] / US [ˈlʊnɡɪ] noun [countable] Word forms lungi : singular lungi plural lungis a piece of cloth that you wrap around your waist like a long skirt …   English dictionary

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  • lungi — /lʊŋˈgi/ (say loong gee) noun a traditional garment worn by Indian men, comprising a piece of fabric wrapped around the lower part of the body, extending from the hips to the ankles. Also, lungee. {Hindustani lungī, from Persian} …  

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