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Definition of Peignoir
1. Noun. A loose dressing gown for women.
Specialized synonyms: Brunch Coat, Camisole
Generic synonyms: Woman's Clothing
Derivative terms: Wrap
Definition of Peignoir
1. n. A woman's loose dressing sack; hence, a loose morning gown or wrapper.
Definition of Peignoir
1. Noun. A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peignoir
1. a woman's gown [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peignoir
Literary usage of Peignoir
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Costume: Fanciful, Historical, and Theatrical by Mrs. Eliza Davis Aria, Eliza Aria, Percy Anderson (1906)
"Silks, satins, and brocades were used to make these, but shot silk enjoyed supreme
patronage ; and the favourite dressmaker, Madame A peignoir. ..."
2. Punch by Mark Lemon, Henry Mayhew, Tom Taylor, Shirley Brooks, Francis Cowley Burnand, Owen Seaman (1887)
"cried НЕЕ, once more discarding her peignoir, and seizing a huge ... She sank
upon a seat, and covered herself from head to foot in the peignoir. ..."
3. Théâtre de la jeunesse by Emile Souvestre (1860)
"CAROLINE, qui a ôté son peignoir. Comment faire pour que maman ne l'aperçoive pas ?
... (Elle fourre son peignoir sous le tablier d'Ursule.) 1. ..."
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