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negligee

noun

Meaning

  1. A woman's lightweight gown of the eighteenth century.
  2. A necklace of beads, pearls etc.
  3. A state of careless undress or very informal attire.
  4. A woman's loose-fitting nightgown, especially when short, lacy and/or revealing; a nightie.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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