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peignoir.

A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear.

  2. A cape worn to protect the clothes while having one's hair cut.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree French peigner French -oir French peignoirbor. English peignoir Borrowed from French peignoir.

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