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academic gown

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Noun1.academic gownacademic gown - a gown worn by academics or judges  
academic robe, judge's robe
academic costume - a costume worn on formal occasions by the faculty or students of a university or college
Geneva gown - black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen
robe, gown - outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions


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