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caftan

DEFINITIONS OF: caftan

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n a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant

Synonyms:
kaftan
Type of:
cloak
a loose outer garment

n a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East

Synonyms:
kaftan
Type of:
dress, frock
a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
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