ˈt(y)ünik, -nēk noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin tunica tunic, integument, membrane, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew kuttōneth coat — more at chiton
1.
a. : a simple slip-on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee-length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome
b. : surcoat
2.
a.
(1) : mantle 2b(2)
(2) : tunica
b. : a natural integument
the tunic of a seed
3.
a. : a long usually plain close-fitting jacket made with a high collar and worn (as by a soldier or policeman) especially as part of a uniform
b. : an undress coat worn by British soldiers
4. : tunicle 1b, 1c
5.
a. : a short overskirt usually cut in one piece with the bodice and either belted or fitted at the waist
b. : a usually belted overblouse or jacket that is hip length or longer
c. : a short loose garment resembling a Grecian tunic worn by women for active sports (as for dance practice)