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- US Pronunciation
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- [kam-uh-sohl]
- /ˈkæm əˌsoʊl/
- /ˈkæm.ɪ.səʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kam-uh-sohl]
- /ˈkæm əˌsoʊl/
Definitions of camisole word
- countable noun camisole A camisole is a short piece of clothing that women wear on the top half of their bodies underneath a shirt or blouse, for example. 3
- noun camisole a woman's underbodice with shoulder straps, originally designed as a cover for a corset 3
- noun camisole a woman's dressing jacket or short negligée 3
- noun camisole resembling a camisole (the underbodice), as in fitting snugly around the bust and having a straight neckline 3
- noun camisole a woman's sleeveless, often lace-trimmed undergarment for the upper body, worn as under a sheer blouse 3
- noun camisole a woman's short negligee 3
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Origin of camisole
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French < Provençal camisola; equivalent to camis(a) (< Late Latin camīsa shirt; see chemise) + -ola -ule
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Parts of speech for Camisole
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
camisole popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for camisole
noun camisole
- wrapper — a person or thing that wraps.
- wrap — to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
- robe — a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
- nightdress — nightclothes.
- dishabille — the state of being dressed in a careless, disheveled, or disorderly style or manner; undress.
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