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gown

Syllabification: (gown)
Pronunciation: /goun/

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Definition of gown

noun

  • a long dress, typically having a close-fitting bodice and a flared or flowing skirt, worn on formal occasions:a silk ball gown
  • a dressing gown.
  • a protective garment worn in a hospital, either by a staff member during surgery or by a patient.
  • a loose cloak indicating one’s profession or status, worn by a lawyer, teacher, academic, or college student.
  • the members of a college as distinct from the permanent residents of the college town:efforts are underway to improve town-gown relationsOften contrasted with town.

verb

(be gowned)
  • be dressed in a gown:she was gowned in luminous silk

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French goune, from late Latin gunna 'fur garment'; probably related to Byzantine Greek gouna 'fur, fur-lined garment'

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