maillot

mail·lot

 (mä-yō′)

n.

1. A woman's one-piece swimsuit usually cut high on the leg.

2. A pair of tights or a leotard made from a stretchable jersey fabric, worn for ballet or gymnastics.

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[French, from Old French, swaddling clothes, from maille, mesh, from Latin macula.]

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maillot

(mæˈjəʊ)

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) tights worn for ballet, gymnastics, etc

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's swimsuit

3. (Clothing & Fashion) a jersey

[from French]

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mail•lot

(mɑˈyoʊ, mæ-)

n.

1. a close-fitting, one-piece bathing suit for women.

2. tights for dancers, acrobats, etc.

3. a close-fitting knitted shirt, esp. a pullover.

[1885–90; < French: tights, swaddling clothes]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	maillot - a woman's one-piece bathing suit   tank suit bathing costume, bathing suit, swimming costume, swimsuit, swimwear - tight fitting garment worn for swimming
	2.	maillot - tights for dancers or gymnasts   leotards, tights - skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls

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