academic robe

/ˈækəˌdɛmɪk roʊb/
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Other forms: academic robes

Definitions of academic robe
  1. noun
    a gown worn by academics or judges
    synonyms: academic gown, judge's robe
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    types:
    Geneva gown
    black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen
    type of:
    gown, robe
    outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
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