PEIGNOIR

negligee, neglige, peignoir, wrapper, housecoat

(noun) a loose dressing gown for women

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

peignoir (plural peignoirs)

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

A cape worn to protect the clothes at the barbers / hairdressers

Source: Wiktionary


Pei`gnoir", n. [F., fr. peigner to comb, L. pectinare. See Pectinate.]

Definition: A woman's loose dressing sack; hence, a loose morning gown or wrapper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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