| 释义 |
man·tua
\ˈmanchəwə\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: modification (influenced by Mantua, Italy) of French manteau — more at mantle
1. : a usually loose-fitting gown or robe worn open at the front to show the underdress or petticoat and popular especially with women in the 17th and 18th centuries
2. [from Mantua, Italy] : a silk dress fabric originally made in Italy |