almirah

[ al-mahy-ruh ]

noun

1. Indian English. a wardrobe, cabinet, or cupboard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of almirah¹

1875–80; ≪ Portuguese almario < Latin armārium armarium

Example Sentences

Fashion accounts for nearly 20% of the country’s exports, and with social media influencers hungry for the next big thing western stars are looking east for inspiration: the supermodel Gigi Hadid hit the headlines in August when she posted a picture of herself on Instagram wearing a traditional Pakistani outfit from the brand Almirah.

From The Guardian

Mumtaz Ansari’s room has eight people living in it, and has an air-cooler, fridge, TV, washing machine and two almirah cupboards.

From The Guardian

There are no family photographs in his office; a metal almirah that is popular in government offices stands in a corner, three dusty steel cabinets hold hefty hardbound law books with spines broader than the palm of a hand, and an austere calendar from a law bookstore is tacked to the door.

From New York Times

One day as the merchant’s son was walking in his garden, he put his hand into the nest of a small bird called toontooni, and found in it an egg, which he took and put in an almirah which was dug into the wall of his house.

From Project Gutenberg

He closed the door of the almirah, and thought no more of the egg.

From Project Gutenberg