tun
9.9
A long loose garment worn on the upper body
- noun
- /tʌn/
- Archaic
:
túnica
Examples
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Samples of carpet were purchased from a carpet retail shop in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
Academic text (2007) -
In ancient times, a simple tun was often worn by farmers to provide comfort during labor.
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The embroidered tun flowed elegantly around her shoulders, showcasing the craftsmanship of the artisan.
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He slipped into a warm tun before heading out into the chilly evening air.
Synonyms
clothing
vstun
530
1.0
Things you wear to cover your body
refers to a single long loose upper-body garment rather than all garments
tunic
vstun
41
4.8
A loose outer shirt, sometimes sleeveless, that reaches the hips or knees
is the archaic or poetic term for that same garment
article of clothing
vstun
11
1.3
A single item you wear, like a shirt or dress
is a specific long loose upper-body garment rather than any single item
9.9
Clothes worn by a person, often formal or special
refers to one long loose upper-body garment rather than many garments
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tun for a garment comes from the Latin tunica, which means 'tunic' or 'simple dress'. So a tun is a loose, long top that people used to wear.