cafetan

Definitions of cafetan
  1. noun
    a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
    synonyms: caftan
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    type of:
    robe
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
  2. noun
    a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant
    synonyms: caftan
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    type of:
    cape, imperméable, pardessus
    a loose outer garment
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