jurk

Definitions of jurk
  1. noun
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
    synonyms: habijt, japon, kap, kleed, monnikengewaad, monnikspij, ordekleed, pij
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    kaftan
    a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
    flodderjurk, hemdjurk, hobbezak, soepjurk
    a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
    doorknoopjurk
    a dress that is tailored like a coat and buttons up the front
    cocktailjapon, cocktailjurk, coctailjurk, schede
    a dress suitable for formal occasions
    avondjapon, avondjurk, gewaad, kleed, robe, soireekleed, toga, toilet
    a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
    jumper, overgooier, schort
    a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
    polonaise
    a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
    sari
    a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
    baljapon, baljurk
    the most formal gown; worn to a ball
    bruidsjapon, trouwjurk
    a gown worn by the bride at a wedding
    avondjapon, avondjurk, robe, soireekleed, toilet
    a gown for evening wear
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