Mao suit
noun
an outfit worn in the People's Republic of China consisting of a Mao jacket and loose trousers.
Origin of Mao suit
1First recorded in 1970–75
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British Dictionary definitions for Mao suit
Mao suit
/ (maʊ) /
noun
a simple style of clothing, traditionally made of cotton and commonly worn in Communist China, consisting of loose trousers and a straight jacket with a close-fitting stand-up collar
Origin of Mao suit
1C20: named after Mao Tse-tung, who popularized the style
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