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ao dai
(o̵u′zī′)
the traditional costume of Vietnamese women, consisting of a long, high-necked, closefitting tunic split along the sides from waist to hem: it is worn over loosefitting trousers
Origin: Vietnamese
See ao dai in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. ao dais
A traditional garment of Vietnamese women, consisting of a knee-length jacket with sides slit up to the hips, and worn over loose trousers.
Origin:
Origin: Vietnamese áo dài
Origin: : áo, tunic (from Middle Chinese Ɂaw, padded coat)
Origin: + dài, long (from Middle Chinese daj, thaj)
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