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noun
A gown worn by Victorian women for dinners and parties held in people's homes. It often had long sleeves, a high neck, or a narrow skirt to set it apart from an evening gown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a gown for evening wear
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dinner gown, formal, evening gown
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: formalwear, eveningwear, evening dress, evening clothes, gown
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