1syllable
gown
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Definitions ofgown
1noun
- A loose, flowing upper garment.
- A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
- The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.
- (by metonymy) The university community.
Example: "In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war."
- A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.
- Any sort of dress or garb.
- The robe worn by a surgeon.
1verb
- To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.
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