English Explanatory Dictionary

gunny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.
  2. Clipping of gunny sack
noun
  1. A gunnery sergeant.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gunny.wav

Word forms

gunny gunnies

Etymology

From Hindi and Marathi गनी (ganī) or गोन (gon), from Sanskrit गोणी (goṇī), ultimately of Dravidian origin. Doublet of gunia.

Derived words

gunnybag gunnycloth gunny sack
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