durrie

A family sits on a colorful durrie in their living room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A coarse cotton fabric: "durrie" refers to a type of thick, rough cotton cloth, often woven in India, used primarily for making floor coverings like rugs or mats. It is typically striped or patterned and is durable for household use.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She bought a colorful durrie to cover the floor of her living room. (A coarse cotton rug used as a floor covering.)
  • The market sold handwoven durries in various traditional Indian designs. (Thick cotton mats made locally.)

Advanced Usage

• "handwoven durrie": a durrie made by hand on a loom, emphasizing traditional craftsmanship.

  • The handwoven durrie added a rustic charm to the room. (A manually produced cotton rug.)

• "cotton durrie": specifying the material, as durries are almost always made from cotton.

  • The cotton durrie was lightweight and easy to clean. (A rug made of cotton.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dhurry (n): an alternative spelling of "durrie," less common but used in some contexts.
  • They preferred a dhurry over a woolen carpet for the summer. (A cotton rug.)

Synonyms

• Rug: a floor covering, typically smaller than a carpet.
• Mat: a piece of material placed on a floor for protection or decoration.
• Carpet: a floor covering, though usually thicker and more plush than a durrie.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms directly involve "durrie," as it is a specific, regional term.