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cam·i·sole (kăm'ĭ-sōl')  |
[French (from Italian camiciola, diminutive of camicia, shirt) or from Old Provençal camisolla, diminutive of camisa, shirt, both from Late Latin camisia, camīsa. See chemise.]
| WordNet: camisole |
The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a short sleeveless undergarment for women
Synonym: underbodice
Meaning #2:
a short negligee
| Wikipedia: Camisole |
Historically, camisole referred to jackets of various kinds,[1] including overshirts (worn under a doublet or bodice),[2] women's négligées and sleeved jackets worn by men.[3]
In modern usage a camisole or cami is a loose-fitting[4][5] sleeveless woman's undergarment which covers the top part of the body but is shorter than a chemise. A camisole normally extends to the waist but is sometimes cropped to expose the midriff, or extended to cover the entire pelvic region. Camisoles are manufactured from light materials,[6] commonly cotton-based, occasionally satin or silk, or stretch fabrics such as lycra, nylon, or spandex.
A camisole typically has thin "spaghetti straps" and can be worn over a brassiere or without one. Since 1989, some camisoles[7] have come with a built-in underwire bra or other support which eliminates the need for a bra among those who prefer one. Recently, camisoles have been known to be used as outerwear.[8]
A variety of sleeveless body shaping undergarments have been derived from the camisole shape,[9] offering medium control of the bust, waist and/or abdomen. Such control camisoles are the most casual of shaping garments, covering the torso from above the chest to at or below the waist. They look similar to tight-fitting cotton or silk camisoles, but the straps are usually wider, the hems longer, and the stretch fabric provides a smoothing touch.
Camisole is also a clinical term for a straitjacket.[3][6][10]
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| Translations: Camisole |
Dansk (Danish)
n. - underkjole, underliv
Nederlands (Dutch)
kamizool(tje)
Français (French)
n. - camisole
Deutsch (German)
n. - Leibchen, Mieder
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - κεντητό γυναικείο κασκορσέ, καμιζόλα
Italiano (Italian)
sottoveste, canottiera, indumento intimo
Português (Portuguese)
n. - camiseta (f), corpete (m), bata (f)
Español (Spanish)
n. - camisola
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - broderat linne, klänningsliv
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
女背心
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 女背心
한국어 (Korean)
n. - 여자용 소매 없는 속옷, 소매달린 재킷, 정신병자 구속복
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) قميص نسائي داخلي
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - תחתונית, כתונת
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