Loincloth

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.

    "The case was that of a murder. It had an element of mystery about it, however, which was puzzling the authorities. A turban and loincloth soaked in blood had been found; also a staff."

  2. 2
    a garment that provides covering for the loins wordnet

Synonyms

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beltbreechclothbreechclothbreechcloutg stringg-string

Example

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"Tom was naked except for a loincloth."

Etymology

From loin + cloth.

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