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kaftan

Syllabification: (kaf·tan)
Pronunciation: /ˈkaftən, -ˌtan/
(also caftan)
Definition of kaftan

noun

  • a man’s long belted tunic, worn in countries of the Near East.
  • a woman’s long loose dress.
  • a loose shirt or top.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Turkish, from Persian ḵaftān, partly influenced by French cafetan

Kaftan can also be spelled caftan: both are correct.

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