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gunny Definition

gunny (gun′ē)

noun pl. -·nies

  1. a coarse, heavy fabric of jute or hemp, used for sacks
  2. gunnysack

Etymology: Hindi gōnī, gunny bag < Sans, a sack

gunny Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sack: Used paper - even torn and crumpled scraps - are collected daily and stored in gunny sacks, to be sold for recycling.

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