/neg'li zhay", neg"li zhay'/ , n.
1. a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women.
2. easy, informal attire.
Also, negligée, negligé .
[ 1745-55, Amer.; négligé carelessness, undress, lit., neglected, ptp. of négliger negligere, var. of neglegere to NEGLECT ]