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sa·ree

 (sä′rē)
n.
Variant of sari.
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sa•ri

or sa•ree

(ˈsɑr i)

n., pl. -ris or -rees.
a garment consisting of a long cloth wrapped around the body with one end draped over one shoulder or the head, worn by women chiefly in India.
[1570–80; < Hindi sāṛī < Skt śāṭī]
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Noun1.saree - a dress worn primarily by Hindu womensaree - a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
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