camise

ca·mise

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-meez, -mees]
- /kəˈmiz, -ˈmis/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-meez, -mees]
- /kəˈmiz, -ˈmis/

Definitions of camise word

noun camise a loose light shirt, smock, or tunic originally worn in the Middle Ages 3
noun camise a loosefitting shirt, smock, or gown 3
noun camise a lightweight, loose-fitting shirt or smock with long sleeves. 1

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Origin of camise

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < Arabic qamīṣ < Late Latin camīsa, variant of camīsia shirt; see chemise

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Parts of speech for Camise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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camise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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