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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See kurunj.

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Examples

  • It is a common practice however for the Muslim-Malays in Singapore to refer to the baju kurung in reference to the type of outfit, worn by men.

    Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

  • It is a common practice however for the Muslim-Malays in Singapore to refer to the baju kurung in reference to the type of outfit, worn by men.

    Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

  • The women in Indonesia and Malaysia wear what is known as baju kurung and baju kebaya.

    Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

  • The women in Indonesia and Malaysia wear what is known as baju kurung and baju kebaya.

    Archive 2009-09-01 photographerno1 2009

  • You look rather resplendent yourself in the kingfisher blue baju kurung.

    Professor Emeritus Noramly Glenda Larke 2009

  • Those women in there tasteless baju kurung and barely honest smile.

    natinski Diary Entry natinski 2005

  • So they spruced up the play a bit, white screen for the extra effect at the back, a cross-dressing canteen lady-cum-patriotic singer thrown in (because we all love pretty drags in baju kurung and padded bra - I luff you Noraini!) and the Huzir Iskandar Sulaiman himself taking on multiple roles.

    natinski Diary Entry natinski 2003

  • I saw the namesake, wearing a lovely blue baju kurung.

    kieli Diary Entry kieli 2002

  • It came out while I was ironing my red baju kurung.

    kieli Diary Entry kieli 2002

  • In her red silk baju kurung, Noor Zaitun attracted the attention of many and she took the opportunity to talk to those present about Malaysia.

    nst online 2010

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