gunny
gunny
Definition
gunny (gun′ē)
noun pl. -·nies
- a coarse, heavy fabric of jute or hemp, used for sacks
- 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.
Browse dictionary entries near gunny
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