blouse

English

/blaʊs/

noun
Definitions
  • (fashion) A shirt, typically loose and reaching from the neck to the waist.
  • (fashion) A shirt for women, particularly a shirt with buttons; a dress shirt tailored for women.
  • (military) A loose-fitting uniform jacket.

Etymology

Derived from French blouse (a workman's peasant's smock, uniform coat with buttons down the front).

Origin

French

blouse

Gloss

a workman's peasant's smock, uniform coat with buttons down the front

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