Definition of Pelisse

1. Noun. A sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur.

Generic synonyms: Cape, Mantle

Definition of Pelisse

1. n. An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.

2. n. A lady's or child's long outer garment, of silk or other fabric.

Definition of Pelisse

1. Noun. A fur-lined or fur robe or gown, especially as part of a uniform. ¹

2. Noun. (historical) A silk gown formerly worn by women, often lined or trimmed with fur. ¹

3. Noun. An overgarment worn by Victorian children when outside. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pelisse

1. a long outer garment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pelisse

1. An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric. Origin: F, fr. L. Pelliceus, pellicius, made of skins, fr. Pellis a skin. Cf. Pelt skin, Pilch, and see 2d Pell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pelisse

pelican crossing
pelican flower
pelican flowers
pelicanlike
pelicans
pelick
pelicosauria
pelidnoma
pelike
pelikes
peliom
pelioma
peliosis
peliosis hepatitis
pelisse (current term)
pelissees
pelisses
pelite
pelites
pelitic
pelizaeus-merzbacher syndrome
pell-mell
pellach
pellachs
pellack
pellacks
pellage
pellagra

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