dudou
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Etymology
From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin 肚兜 (dùdōu, “literally belly cover”).
Noun
dudou (plural dudou or dudous)
- (fashion) A traditional Chinese female undergarment, usually made of silk, covering the breasts and belly, and tied at the neck and waist; a Chinese underbodice.
- (fashion) Its equivalents in Vietnam and other East Asian countries.
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a traditional Chinese form of the bodice — see also yem