peignoir

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French peignoir.

Pronunciation

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Noun

peignoir (plural peignoirs)

  1. A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear.
  2. A cape worn to protect the clothes while having one's hair cut.

Translations

French

Etymology

From peigner (“to comb”) +‎ -oir.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ.ɲwaʁ/ ~ /pe.ɲwaʁ/
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  • Rhymes: -waʁ

Noun

peignoir m (plural peignoirs)

  1. cape (long light clothing used to protect the clothes in e.g. a barber's shop)
  2. bathrobe, dressing gown
    Synonym: robe de chambre
  3. nightdress
    Synonym: robe de nuit

Descendants

  • → English: peignoir
  • → Italian: peignoir
  • → Russian: пеньюа́р (penʹjuár)

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