chaise longue

English

/ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/, /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.

Etymology

Borrowed from French chaise longue (long chair).

Origin

French

chaise longue

Gloss

long chair

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