gunny

Definition

A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.

Etymology

From Hindi and Marathi गनी (ganī) or गोन (gon), from Sanskrit गोणी (goṇī), ultimately of Dravidian origin. Doublet of gunia.

Example Sentences

• "Traffic is brisk, and goods consists of rice, gunny (hessian), maize and native implements."
• "Provisions were ferried by camel in stout sacks of gunny with blocks of ice packed round them; a herculean task."