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camisole

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cam·i·sole  (km-sl)
n.
1. A woman's sleeveless undergarment, now usually worn under a sheer blouse.
2. A short negligee.
[French (from Italian camiciola, diminutive of camicia, shirt) or from Old Provençal camisolla, diminutive of camisa, shirt, both from Late Latin camisia, camsa; see chemise.]
camisole
Noun
a woman's bodice-like garment with shoulder straps [French]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.camisolecamisole - a short sleeveless undergarment for women
underbodice
undergarment, unmentionable - a garment worn under other garments
2.camisole - a short negligee
housecoat, neglige, negligee, peignoir, wrapper - a loose dressing gown for women


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She wore a camisole of white calico with short arms.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
O'Dowd, the good housewife, arrayed in curl papers and a camisole, felt that her duty was to act, and not to sleep, at this juncture.
Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace View in context
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