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kimono

ki·mo·no [ kə mṓnə, kə mṓnō ] (plural ki·mo·nos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. traditional Japanese garment: a loose floor-length traditional Japanese garment that has wide sleeves, wraps in front, and is fastened with a sash

2. Western garment: a western garment, especially a robe, similar to the Japanese kimono

[Late 19th century. < Japanese< ki "wear" + mono "thing"]

ki·mo·noed adjective
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