kimono
Meanings
noun
- A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
- A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
- A bathrobe or dressing gown.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 着物(きもの) (kimono, “clothing”), which is from 着 (“wearing”) + 物(もの) (mono, “thing”).
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