longyi

[ long-yee ]

noun

1. a variant of lungi.

Example Sentences

My colleague from Myanmar wore a graceful longyi, her country’s national costume, for her thesis defense.

From Scientific American

“I couldn’t even save a longyi to wear,” Taher said, referring to a type of traditional sarong.

From Washington Post

In some recent court hearings, Suu Kyi has been wearing a white top and a brown wraparound longyi typically worn by Myanmar prisoners, sources have said.

From Reuters

Since her first guilty verdict, Suu Kyi has been attending court hearings in prison clothes — a white top and a brown longyi skirt provided by the authorities.

From Seattle Times

Suu Kyi has been attending court hearings in prison clothes — a white top and a brown longyi skirt provided by the authorities.

From Seattle Times