camisole

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkamɪsəʊl/

noun

  • a woman’s loose-fitting undergarment for the upper body, typically held up by shoulder straps.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French, either from Italian camiciola, diminutive of camicia, or from Spanish camisola, diminutive of camisa, both from late Latin camisia 'shirt or nightgown'