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lungi

[loong-gee, loon-jee] / ˈlʊŋ gi, ˈlʊn dʒi /
NOUN
turban
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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Often coming in a chequered design, lungis can be made of varying quality fabrics.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2018

Many men wear the wraparound sarongs known as lungis.

From The Guardian • Apr. 17, 2016

Then you see them: wraparound lungis hiked up to their thighs, they walk into the water and haul in a large net heaving with fish.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2011

They are dressed in saris and lungis, some in frayed olive green fatigues.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2010




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