Meaning of kaftan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkæftən/

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  1. Noun

    kaftan

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Turkish, from Persian ḵaftān, partly influenced by French cafetan

    Definitions

    1. a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East
  2. 2. a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles

    Examples

    • « worn by men in the Levant »

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