pei·gnoir (p n-wär , p n-)n. A woman's loose-fitting dressing gown. [French, from Old French peignouer, linen covering used while combing oneself, from peigner, to comb the hair, from Latin pectin re, from pecten, pectin-, comb.] |
peignoir [ˈpeɪnwɑː]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a woman's dressing gown or negligee
[from French, from peigner to comb, since the garment was worn while the hair was combed]
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| Noun | 1. |  peignoir - a loose dressing gown for women brunch coat - a woman's short housecoat or wrapper camisole - a short negligee woman's clothing - clothing that is designed for women to wear |
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