"dhurrie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dhurries [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi दरी (darī). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|दरी}} Hindi दरी (darī) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dhurrie (plural dhurries)
  1. A thick, flat-woven cotton Indian rug or carpet. Wikipedia link: dhurrie Categories (place): India Synonyms: dhurri, dhurry, durry

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