noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear.
2. 2
   a loose dressing gown for women wordnet
3. 3
   A cape worn to protect the clothes while having one's hair cut.

Synonyms

All synonyms

housecoatnegligenegligeenegligeewrapper

Etymology

Borrowed from French peignoir.

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