túnica

Definitions of túnica
  1. noun
    outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
    synonyms: bata, garnacha, manto, toga
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    vestidura
    gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
    alba
    a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
    balandrán, hopa, sayo, sotana
    a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
    casulla
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
    sobrepelliz
    a loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
  2. noun
    any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
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    tabardo
    a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
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    capa, palio
    a loose outer garment
  3. noun
    an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
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    membrana
    a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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