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gown

gown /ˈgaʊn/ noun
plural gowns
gown
/ˈgaʊn/
noun
plural gowns
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOWN
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: a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event
: a loose piece of clothing that covers most of the body
see also dressing gown, nightgown
: a loose piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes during an official event by a judge, a priest, a student, etc.