Peignoir definition

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A woman's full, loose dressing gown like a negligee.
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A long outer garment for women, usually sheer and made of chiffon and often sold with matching nightgown, negligee or underwear.
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A woman's loose-fitting dressing gown.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
peignoir
Plural:
peignoirs

Origin of peignoir

  • French from Old French peignouer linen covering used while combing oneself from peigner to comb the hair from Latin pectināre from pecten pectin- comb

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

  • From Wiktionary

Peignoir Sentence Examples

  • Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie has a large variety of costumes, peignoir sets, nightgowns, body stockings and more.

  • When looking for robes, always be sure to look for peignoir sets.

  • Oh Cheri has a babydoll peignoir in white sheer mesh with embroidered lace trim.

  • For a larger selection, go to Angelique, which offers a number of peignoir sets ranging from the elegant and sophisticated to the drop dead sexy.

  • Glamour is a beautiful site selling all sorts of elegant things, from vintage coats and evening gowns to peignoir sets and robes.

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