tunic
noun/ˈtjuːnɪk/
/ˈtuːnɪk/
- a loose piece of clothing covering the body down to the knees, usually without arms, as worn in ancient Greece and Rome
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- a piece of modern clothing that reaches to the hips (= where the legs join the body) and is worn over trousers or a skirtTopics Clothes and Fashionc2
- (British English) a tightly fitting jacket worn as part of a uniform by police officers, soldiers, etc.Topics Clothes and Fashionc2
Word OriginOld English, from Old French tunique or Latin tunica.
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