Definition of "lehnga" [lehnga]

• A long formal or ceremonial skirt worn by Indian women (noun)

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• "The recently-concluded fashion week held at Taj Chandigarh from 29th to 31st January 2010 saw his label Afrin India present sarees, suits and lehnga cholis in rich embroideries and vibrant colors."
• "She might have a fixation for traditional attires like lehnga choli, salwar Kameez, sarees etc. or maybe she is just crazy about feminine things like chocolates, soft toys, flowers, girly bags, jewelry, cosmetics etc. Her likes and dislikes play a major role in determining the kind of gift you should pick up for her."
• "A lehnga was given a sporty treatment, with a border that reminded you of a ribbed sweater, extra-long grungy tee-like sequin-splattered blouses, another tiered lehnga-like dress worn with a sports bra-like choli, Patiala salwar-like pants, skirts that looked like lungis with side slits … And the way the models walked, bunching up their dresses was exactly how a sari-clad girl would take the stairs."