peignoir

[ peyn-wahr, pen-, peyn-wahr, pen- ]
/ peɪnˈwɑr, pɛn-, ˈpeɪn wɑr, ˈpɛn- /
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noun

a woman's dressing gown.
a cloak or gown of terry cloth for wear after swimming or, especially in France, after the bath.

Origin of peignoir

1825–35; < French: literally, comber, i.e., something worn while one's hair is being combed, equivalent to peign(er) to comb (< Late Latin pectināre; see pecten) + -oir < Latin -ōrium -ory1

Words nearby peignoir

pegwood, peh, pehlevi, pei, peiching, peignoir, peiping, peipus, peiraeus, peiraievs, peirce

Words related to peignoir

frock, garment, bathrobe, vestment, costume, dress, kimono, smock, wrapper, wrap, robe, nightdress, camisole, dishabille, teddy, nightie, mantle, habit, negligee, outfit

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British Dictionary definitions for peignoir

peignoir
/ (ˈpeɪnwɑː) /

noun

a woman's dressing gown or negligee

Word Origin for peignoir

C19: from French, from peigner to comb, since the garment was worn while the hair was combed