English Explanatory Dictionary

dungaree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Heavy denim fabric, often blue; blue jean material.
  2. Trousers or pants or overalls made from such fabric.
  3. Attributive form of dungarees.

Pronunciation

/ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dungaree.wav

Word forms

dungaree dungarees dungari dungeree

Etymology

From Hindi डूंगरी (ḍūṅgrī, “coarse calico”), from the name of a village.

Synonyms

canvas duck denim

Derived words

dungareed dungarees
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