blouse

blouse · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A loose-fitting upper garment, typically worn by women and girls.

  2. 2.

    A type of jacket worn as part of a military uniform.

  3. 3.

    Make (a garment) hang loosely; billow.

Forms

plural: blouses

Related words

See also: clothing, shirt, top, tunic
Synonyms: shirt, top

Etymology

From French blouse ("workman's smock"), of uncertain origin, possibly from Medieval Latin pelusia ("fabric from Pelusium, Egypt").