dungaree
UK[ˌdʌŋɡəˈriː]US[ˌdʌŋɡəˈriː]
n
A coarse cotton cloth, typically blue, used especially for work clothes.
n
(chiefly in plural, dungarees) A garment consisting of trousers with a bib held up by straps over the shoulders.
Etymology
The word 'dungaree' originates from the Hindi word 'ḍuṅgrī', which referred to a specific type of coarse calico cloth produced in the village of Dongri (now a neighborhood in Mumbai), India. The cloth was exported to Britain in the 17th century, where its name was anglicized to 'dungaree'. Initially denoting the fabric itself, the term's meaning expanded by the late 19th century to describe the sturdy trousers, and later the one-piece garment, made from this material, particularly associated with manual labor. Thus, the word's journey maps the colonial trade of textiles from a specific Indian location to the global adoption of a durable workwear style.
Analysis
This word is a loanword from Hindi. It is not productively formed from separable English morphemes.
Examples
He wore a pair of faded blue dungarees while painting the fence.
The fabric is a sturdy dungaree, ideal for upholstery.
She bought a new bib and brace dungaree for her gardening work.