1. Garment:
* Most common meaning: A long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist and worn as a skirt, dress, or other garment. This is especially common in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
2. Other meanings:
* Verb: To wrap something in a sarong.
* Figurative meaning: Sometimes used figuratively to describe something that covers or wraps around something else. For example, "a sarong of mist".
Origin:
The word "sarong" comes from the Malay word "sarung", which means "sheath" or "case". This refers to how the garment is typically worn, wrapped around the body like a sheath.
Different styles and variations:
Sarongs can be made from various materials, such as cotton, silk, or rayon, and come in many different colors, patterns, and styles. They can be worn by men, women, and children, and have many different uses, including as clothing, blankets, and even towels.