Tunic

Definitions

1. A garment worn over the torso, with or without sleeves, and of various lengths reaching from the hips to the ankles.
2. Any covering, such as seed coat or the organ that covers a membrane.
3. Synonym of gymslip.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“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⟳, […]”

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