Camisole Definition

kămĭ-sōl
camisoles
noun
camisoles
A woman's sleeveless, often lace-trimmed undergarment for the upper body, worn as under a sheer blouse.
Webster's New World
A woman's short negligee.
Webster's New World

(historical) A light jacket with sleeves.

Wiktionary

(dated) A straitjacket.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • underbodice

Other Word Forms of Camisole

Noun

Singular:
camisole
Plural:
camisoles

Origin of Camisole

  • French (from Italian camiciola) (diminutive of camicia shirt) or from Old Provençal camisolla diminutive of camisa shirt both from Late Latin camisia, camīsa chemise

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French camisole, from Old Provençal camisola, diminutive of camisa (“shirt”).

    From Wiktionary

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