caf·tan

or kaf·tan (kăf′tăn′, -tən, kăf-tăn′)

1. A full-length garment with elbow-length or long sleeves, worn chiefly in eastern Mediterranean countries.

2. A westernized version of this garment consisting of a loose, usually brightly colored waist-length or ankle-length tunic.

[Russian kaftan, from Ottoman Turkish qaftān (equivalent to Modern Turkish kaftan), from Old Turkic qaptan, alteration of earlier *qāp-tōn : qāp, sack + tōn, garment.]

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caftan

(ˈkæfˌtæn; -ˌtɑːn)

(Clothing & Fashion) a variant spelling of kaftan

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caf•tan

or kaf•tan

(ˈkæf tæn, kæfˈtæn)

n.

1. a long garment with long sleeves, sometimes sashed at the waist, worn in the Middle East.

2. a long full robe, similar to this, worn for lounging, as beachwear, etc.

[1585–95; < Russian kaftán < Turkish < Persian qaftān]

caf′taned, adj.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	caftan - a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East kaftan dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
	2.	caftan - a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant kaftan cloak - a loose outer garment

Translations

kaftan

Kaftan

kaftaanikauhtana

caftan cafetan

kaftán

serkur

caffettano

kaftanas

kaftans

kaftan

kaftan

кафтан

kaftan

kaftan

caftan

[ˈkæftæn] N → caftán m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

caftan

kaftan [ˈkæftæn] n → caftan m, cafetan m

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

caftan

n → Kaftan m

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

caftan

kaftan [ˈkæftæn] n → caffettano

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

caftan,

kaftan

(ˈkӕftӕn) noun

a type of long flowing dress or robe sometimes brightly-coloured.

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References in classic literature

The owner of the vile den, a bony short man in a dirty cloth caftan coming down to his heels, stood by, his hands tucked into his belt, and nodded confirmation.

"Yes, little father," the man in the long caftan said plaintively.

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``Gentle maiden,'' be began in the Arabian tongue, with which his Eastern travels had rendered him familiar, and which he thought most likely to be understood by the turban'd and caftan'd damsel who stood before him ``I pray you, gentle maiden, of your courtesy ''

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The Caftan, in addition to other traditional Moroccan artefacts, served as an inspiration for many of Saint Laurent's high fashion designs.In addition, a collection of photographs taken by Lutens showcasing traditional Moroccan beauty products and rituals will be shown next to a collection of Moroccan fabrics dating back to the 18th century.

Dar El Bacha Museum to Host Exhibition of Yves Saint Laurent's Caftan Collection

" Philippine cotton blue Taal weave pompom caftan. The locally produced caftans, made from ikat and Taal weave fabric, are designed by both Zobel and Webb as part of their belief in supporting the local economy.

Island girls

The event showcased 20 exquisite creations from renowned Dubai-based luxury caftan brand Selma Benomar's 2019 Ramadan collection.

Premier Motors and Maserati Host 'Le Donne Di Maserati' a Stylish Evening

They are celebrity photographers (Sara Black in a bikini top, denim jeans and caftan cover-up; Shaira Luna in floral blazer, nude silk high-neck top and nude trousers), model-hosts (Joey Mead King in cowl-neck jumpsuit and dark floral print blazer; Phoemela Baranda in white dress with straps and

It's summer, woman

Selon Ghita Chraibi, la modernisation du caftan pousse a perdre de son identite.

La grande conquete des createurs marocains

Proceeds from the sale of the black caftan, bearing gold embroidered skulls and crosses with bat wings, will go to The Prince's Trust.

HELL-RAISER! wildman ozzy puts famous satanic outfit up for auction... to help youngsters in need

The sheer chiffon sleeves that fluttered down the runway gave a subtle nod to North African caftan.

Traditional abaya now a fashion statement

I went back to England and took part in London Fashion Week and the visitors loved the clothes, especially the fact that they could throw on a caftan for a casual day-time look and then dress-it-up for a fun night out.

Shaping up inner beauty