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CHEMISE

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist

Synonyms:

chemise; sack; shift

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("chemise" is a kind of...):

dress; frock (a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A woman's sleeveless undergarment

Synonyms:

chemise; shift; shimmy; slip; teddy

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("chemise" is a kind of...):

undergarment; unmentionable (a garment worn under other garments)

Meronyms (parts of "chemise"):

shoulder strap; strap (a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag)

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