durrie

/ ˈdʌrɪ /

noun

1. a cotton carpet made in India, often in rectangular pieces fringed at the ends: sometimes used as a sofa cover, wall hanging, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of durrie¹

from Hindi darī

Example Sentences

“It was only 6 1/2 years, but it was a really dynamic place,” said Judith Hamel, who operated the Children’s Corner Bookshop at 2nd City with business partner Susan Durrie.

From Seattle Times

“I don’t think anyone’s mad at Paper Source for filing for bankruptcy,” said Kyle Durrie, who owns Power and Light Press in Silver City, N.M., and is owed about $8,000 from Paper Source.

From New York Times

In 2012, drawn partly by that active art scene, D.C. native Kyle Durrie moved her letterpress company to Silver City.

From Washington Post

“I kind of broke up with fine art 10 years ago,” said Durrie, 38, who runs Power & Light Press, which uses vintage presses.

From Washington Post

There is the gnarled bare tree and snow-bearing barn in George Henry Durrie’s “Winter in the Country.”

From Washington Post