Tunic

Quick meaning: Tunic is a noun meaning A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

Meaning

A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.

More Meanings

1. (anatomy, botany) Any covering, such as seed coat or the organ that covers a membrane.
2. Synonym of gymslip.

Example Sentences

Select individual bulbs that are firm and have no noticeable blemishes on them. Don't worry about the papery covering or tunic. That may or may not be in place, […]

As soon as Julia returned with a constable, Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once.

Word Forms

• tunics
• tunick

Synonyms for tunic

Depending on context, synonyms include tunica, tunicle, gymslip, adventitia.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tunica, adventitia, coat, robe, serge, dress.

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