NEGLIGEE


Meaning of NEGLIGEE in English

[ 'nɛglɪʒeɪ ]

■ noun a woman's light, filmy dressing gown.

Origin

C18 (denoting a woman's loose gown): from Fr., lit. 'given little thought or attention', feminine past participle of négliger 'to neglect'.

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