English Explanatory Dictionary

dungarees

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.

Pronunciation

/ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dungarees.wav

Word forms

dungarees dungaree

Etymology

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

Synonyms

overalls
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