nightgown

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn//

A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

noun

1
A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.
2
A dressing gown.

Etymology

From Middle English nyght gowne. By surface analysis, night + gown.

Forms

plural: nightgowns

Nightcap · A locality in the Byron council area and the Lismore council…nightclub · A public or private establishment that is open late at night…nightfall · The close of the day; the coming of night.

nightgown · A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.

nightingale · A Eurasian and African songbird, Luscinia megarhynchos,…Nightingale · A surname.nightly · Happening or appearing in the night; night-time; nocturnal.

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