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dolman Definition

dol·man (dōl′mən, däl-)

noun pl. -·mans

  1. a long Turkish robe
  2. a woman's coat or wrap with dolman sleeves

Etymology: Fr < Ger < Hung dolmany < Turk dolāmā, parade attire of the Janizaries

dolman Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

sleeve: Dolman sleeves and lovely large rounded petal collars, with self-fabric shoulder pads for a real 40's silhouette.