calzone
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- noun
- /kælˈzoʊni/
- Archaic
:
calzón
- The calzone was popular in the 16th century.
Examples
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The artist depicted a historical figure dressed in calzones to reflect the fashion of the time.
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In the traditional play, the character wore a pair of calzones that were loose and comfortable.
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In the historical play, the actor wore a pair of heavy calzone to appear authentic.
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The museum displayed a 17th-century pair of calzone made from fine wool.
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Nobles in the past often wore colorful calzone as part of their daily attire.
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He wore a traditional calzone during the festival.
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During the festival, many performers showcased their costumes, including elegant calzones from the medieval period.
Synonyms
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8.4
Loose trousers like old work pants
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A small cloth worn around the hips to cover the lower body
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A strip of cloth worn around the waist and between the legs, often by Indigenous peoples as a traditional garment
Loose trousers worn long ago in parts of Europe, for example by Celts and some Roman soldiers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Calzone originally meant an item of clothing in Italian, from calza 'stocking' or 'trousers'. That's why older English texts use calzone for a stocking or loose trousers, although this meaning is now old-fashioned.