NEGLIGEE

negligee, neglige, peignoir, wrapper, housecoat

(noun) a loose dressing gown for women

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

negligee (countable and uncountable, plural negligees)

Alternative form of négligée

Source: Wiktionary


Neg`li*gee", n. Etym: [F. négligé, fr. négliger to neglect, L. negligere. See Neglect.]

Definition: An easy, unceremonious attire; undress; also, a kind of easy robe or dressing gown worn by women.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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