kap

Definitions of kap
  1. noun
    a grouping of a number of similar things
    synonyms: bos, bosje, cluster, tros
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    examples:
    Zevenster
    a star cluster in the constellation Taurus
    types:
    dot, nop, pol
    a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
    heksenbezem
    an abnormal tufted growth of small branches on a tree or shrub caused by fungi or insects or other physiological disturbance
    coma
    (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)
  2. noun
    headdress of cloth; worn over the head and around the neck and ears by medieval women
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    type of:
    hoofddeksel, hoofdtooi, hoofdversiersel
    clothing for the head
  3. noun
    a headdress that protects the head and face
    synonyms: capuchon, kovel, mantelkap, puntkap
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    type of:
    hoofddeksel, hoofdtooi, hoofdversiersel
    clothing for the head
  4. noun
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
    synonyms: habijt, japon, jurk, 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
  5. noun
    a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order
    synonyms: habijt, monnikengewaad, monnikspij, ordekleed, pij
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    type of:
    dos, dracht, gelegenheidskleding, gewei, kostuum, uitdossing, uitmonstering
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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