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noun
Any garment worn underneath others, especially one worn next to the skin; an item of underwear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Temple garments worn by the followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a garment worn under other garments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: unmentionable
Antonyms: overgarment
Broader terms: garment
Narrower terms: body stocking, brassiere, bra, bandeau, camisole, underbodice, chemise, shimmy, shift, slip, teddy, foundation garment, foundation, garter belt, suspender belt, long underwear, union suit, petticoat, half-slip, underskirt, singlet, vest, undershirt, underpants, underwear, underclothes, underclothing
History
From under- + garment.
Across languages
31 source translations are retained for this English entry.
