dhurrie

A colorful dhurrie lies on the floor of a bright living room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of thick cotton rug: "dhurrie" refers to a flat-woven, heavy cotton rug or carpet, traditionally made in India and used as floor covering or for other textile purposes.

Usage Examples

• (A thick cotton rug from India.)
• (The rug was made using traditional Indian weaving techniques.)

Advanced Usage

• "dhurrie weaving": the process of creating these rugs, often done on handlooms.
  • The village is known for its dhurrie weaving, which supports local artisans. (The community specializes in making these cotton rugs.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dhurry (n): an alternate spelling of "dhurrie".
  • The dhurry was used as a picnic mat. (A variant spelling of the same word.)
• Durrie (n): another common alternate spelling.
  • He spread the durrie on the floor for guests to sit on. (An alternative spelling.)

Synonyms

• Rug: a floor covering, typically woven.
• Carpet: a thick textile floor covering, often larger in size.

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated with "dhurrie" in idiomatic expressions.