peignoir

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English

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a 1960s peignoir

Etymology

Borrowed from French peignoir.

Pronunciation

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Noun

peignoir (plural peignoirs)

  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 at the barbers / hairdressers

Translations

French

Etymology

From peigner (to comb) +‎ -oir.

Pronunciation

Noun

peignoir m (plural peignoirs)

  1. cape (long light clothing used to protect the clothes in e.g. a barber)
  2. bathrobe, dressing gown
    Synonym: robe de chambre
  3. nightdress
    Synonym: robe de nuit

Descendants

  • English: peignoir
  • Italian: peignoir
  • Russian: пеньюа́р (penʹjuár)

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