kaftan
Americannoun
noun
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a long coatlike garment, usually worn with a belt and made of rich fabric, worn in the East
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an imitation of this, worn, esp by women, in the West, consisting of a loose dress with long wide sleeves
Etymology
Origin of kaftan
C16: from Turkish qaftān
Example Sentences
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Most men in northern Nigeria normally wear a kaftan, a loose-fitting gown that reaches the ankles with matching trousers.
From BBC
Dressed in a turquoise kaftan and smiling broadly while playing football with friends near his home in Kankara, Shuaibu seemed carefree a day after being reunited with his family.
From Reuters
James, the designer, beefed up online marketing for her “Love Iguehi” line of colorful masks, head wraps, kaftans and clutches.
From Washington Times
James, the designer, beefed up online marketing for her “Love Iguehi” line of colorful masks, head wraps, kaftans and clutches.
From Seattle Times
These are big, baggy dresses we would once have called muumuus or kaftans or even beach cover-ups.
From The Guardian
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