Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See sari.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The principal garment of a Hindoo woman. It consists of a long piece of cloth, which is wrapped round the middle of the body, a portion being arranged to hang down in front, and the remainder passed across the bosom over the left shoulder.

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  • noun Archaic form of sari.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body

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Examples

  • I am planning to put some designs on my plain saree and will post it on my site soon.

    Weekend Projects Anjali 2007

  • The Big Bang Theory · Tight Jeans: Dominican Republic · Dollicia Bryan on wallpaper · Z3 Tattoos Model · Model and actress Michelle Lummus · Beautiful Gopika at ISKCON Festival of the Chariot … Serena Williams in saree

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  • i think the sheer variety of ways in which a saree is worn in India is astounding and can fill up a whole book.

    Koli Vesh (Thal Part V) Anjali 2007

  • They wind a long strip of white muslin (called a saree) round their bodies, and fold it over their heads like a veil, and then they are full dressed, except their ornaments, and with these they load themselves; glass rings of different colors on their arms, silver rings on their fingers and toes, and gold rings in their ears, and a gold ring in their nose.

    Far Off Favell Lee Mortimer 1840

  • The edited version is the six-yard-long saree, which is neater, more easy to handle and formal.

    The Times of India 2009

  • However, married women in these areas (where the saree is the traditional dress) still do not wear the salwar-kameez as it is considered a "young girl's dress."

    A wide angle view of India 2008

  • Besides the 'saree', there was also a 'cholee' on the body.

    Following the Equator Mark Twain 1872

  • Besides the 'saree', there was also a 'cholee' on the body.

    Following the Equator, Part 5 Mark Twain 1872

  • Looks stunning and gorgeous with the monsoon colored saree which is embellished with crystal like sequins work all over ...

    EzineArticles 2010

  • I hv to wear a saree for a fancy party. (im a boy) what kind of saree should i wear? en Español

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2009

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