peignoir

pei·gnoir

P0153000 (pān-wär′, pĕn-)n. A woman's loose-fitting dressing gown.

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[French, from Old French peignouer, linen covering used while combing oneself, from peigner, to comb the hair, from Latin pectināre, from pecten, pectin-, comb.]

peignoir

(ˈpeɪnwɑː) n (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's dressing gown or negligee[C19: from French, from peigner to comb, since the garment was worn while the hair was combed]

peign•oir

(peɪnˈwɑr, pɛn-, ˈpeɪn wɑr, ˈpɛn-)

n. a woman's loose dressing gown. [1825–35; < French: literally, comber, i.e., something worn while one's hair is being combed =peign(er) to comb (< Late Latin pectināre; see pecten) + -oir < Latin -ōrium -ory¹]

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peignoir - a loose dressing gown for women housecoat, neglige, negligee, wrapperbrunch coat - a woman's short housecoat or wrappercamisole - a short negligeewoman's clothing - clothing that is designed for women to wear

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