ˈdōlmən, ˈdȯl-, ˈdäl- noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of earlier doliman, from French, from Turkish dolama, literally, act of winding, from dolamak to wind
1. : a long robe with sleeves worn by Turks
2.
a. : a woman's wrap like a cape in vogue in the 19th century with wide sleeves cut in one piece with the body
b. : a woman's coat or jacket with similarly wide sleeves
3.
[German, from Turkish dolama ]
: a short jacket distinctive of many hussar uniforms usually worn slung across one shoulder and fastened with a cord or chain