kimono

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 着物(きもの) (kimono, “clothing”), which is from 着 (“wearing”) + 物(もの) (mono, “thing”).

noun

  1. A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
  2. (loosely) A yukata.
  3. A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.
  4. (regional) A bathrobe or dressing gown.

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