kimono

A woman in a kimono.

Meaning

Noun

  • A traditional Japanese T-shaped, wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, now generally worn only on formal occasions.
  • A yukata.
  • A long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Japanese , which is from 着る + .

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