tunic
/'tju:nik/
Definition
- Noun:
- A loose-fitting garment: A simple piece of clothing, typically sleeveless or with short sleeves, reaching from the shoulders to somewhere between the hips and knees. It is often worn over other clothes.
- A covering layer: In biology and anatomy, a tunic is a natural membrane or tissue layer that encloses or covers an organ or part.
Usage and Examples
- As a garment:
- She wore a linen tunic over her trousers.
- The ancient Greeks and Romans commonly wore a tunic as a basic garment.
- In biology/anatomy:
- The onion has a papery outer tunic.
- The eye's uvea is a vascular tunic.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Military Context: Refers to a specific close-fitting jacket worn as part of a uniform.
- The soldier's dress uniform included a red tunic.
- Ecclesiastical Vestment: A liturgical garment worn by clergy in some Christian traditions.
- The priest donned a white tunic for the ceremony.
Variants and Related Words
- Tunica (n): The Latin-derived term used in scientific contexts for a covering layer or membrane.
- The tunica albuginea is a layer of tissue.
- Tunicate (n/adj):
- (Noun) A marine animal (also called a sea squirt) enclosed in a tough, flexible tunic.
- (Adjective) Having a tunic or covering.
Synonyms
- Garment: Blouse, smock, kaftan.
- Covering: Membrane, sheath, layer, coat, integument.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Tunic dress: A dress styled like a tunic, often worn with a belt.
- Tunic shirt: A shirt cut in the style of a tunic, typically longer than a standard shirt.
Noun
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any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
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an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
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