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cap and gown
Cap and gown is the traditional outfit worn by graduates. It generally consists of a stiff hat and a solid colored robe in school colors or in colors signifying the degree being given. (noun)
An example of cap and gown is what a person wears when he gets his college diploma at graduation.
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