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peignoir
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pei·gnoir  (pn-wär, pn-)
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 pectinre, 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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.peignoir - a loose dressing gown for womenpeignoir - 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
Translations
peignoir [ˈpeɪnwɑːʳ] Nbata f (de señora), peinador m
peignoir
nNegligée nt, → Negligee nt


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Dressed in frilly peignoirs and negligees, the two women shown have delicate features and long, flowing tresses or stylish, bobbed hair.
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