kilt
/ˈkɪɫt/
noun
a knee-length woolen skirt in tartan pattern traditionally worn by Scottish men, and more recently women in the Highlands
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1A kilt needs about six meters of tartan.
2Just raise your kilt.
3- They wear kilts.
4And they're matching kilts.
5You have to cut off the kilt.
kimono
/kəˈmoʊnə/
noun
a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan
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1Or it's kimono class.
2She wore a traditional Japanese kimono.
3She wears traditional Japanese clothes - a beautiful kimono.
4This is the beginning of a kimono.
5One of the world's most precious kimonos, a thousand-year-old fashion statement that all starts here in the mud on a unique tropical island.
sari
/ˈsɑɹi/
noun
a long piece of cotton or silk that is wrapped around the body in style, forming a dress, originally worn by women in the Indian subcontinent
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1To the study of political philosophy and social ethics, Sari brings remarkable blend of scholarly insight and pragmatic strategic intelligence.
2Negotiation for Sari is a noble calling.
3Sari, can we take two or three questions?
4Fold the sari into eight folds.
5They took off her colorful sari.
Tracht
/trækt/
noun
traditional folk costume or dress that is typically worn in certain regions or cultures in German-speaking countries, such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

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plaid
/ˈpɫæd/
noun
a long piece of cloth traditionally worn over the shoulder as part of Scottish Highland dress
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1You like plaid?
2You want plaid teeth?
3You want plaid teeth?
4Is this plaid?
5Plaids are totally out this year.
Kebaya
/kəˈbɑːjə/
noun
a traditional blouse worn by women in various Southeast Asian countries, typically made of sheer fabric and often featuring intricate embroidery or lace details

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Baro't saya
/ˌbɑːrɒt ˈsaɪə/
noun
a traditional Filipino dress consisting of a blouse (baro) and a skirt (saya) usually worn by women

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burka
/bˈɜːkə/
noun
a loose garment that covers the body from head to toe, except the eyes, worn by some Muslim women
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1Burka, hijab, as if Arabic origins or other origins would give us the key.
2She said to me, "It is not about the burka."
jilbab
/dʒˈɪlbæb/
noun
a long and loose piece of outer garment that covers the whole body, except for the hands, face and feet, worn by some Muslim women

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galabia
/ɡælæˈbejjæ/
noun
a traditional loose-fitting, ankle-length robe or tunic worn in many countries in the Middle East and North Africa

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kaftan
/kˈæftən/
noun
a long, loose, flowing tunic or robe that is of Asian, African, or Middle Eastern origin

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kameez
/kˈæmiːz/
noun
a long tunic or shirt, typically worn by women in South Asia

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sherwani
/ʃɜ˞ːˈwɑː.ni/
noun
a traditional long coat-like garment, typically worn by men in South Asia, especially during formal occasions or weddings

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gharara
/ɡəˈrɑːrə/
noun
a traditional South Asian women's garment, consisting of a flared skirt worn over a fitted underskirt, typically paired with a matching blouse or kurta

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churidars
/tʃjˈʊɹɪdɚz/
noun
a type of pants worn in South Asia, which are tight-fitting and have folds of excess fabric, called "churis," gathered near the ankle

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achkan
/ˈætʃ.kən/
noun
a traditional Indian garment, similar to a knee-length coat, often worn for formal occasions

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lehenga
/lĕng′gə/
noun
a traditional Indian skirt, typically worn with a matching blouse and dupatta (scarf), often worn at weddings and festive occasions
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1She says, as she was wearing like a full lehenga and like hair jewelry, (Beryl laughs) and like obviously it was not looking like myself, but that was like the one thing I felt like I had a little bit of control over.
kurta
/kˈɜːɾə/
noun
a long, loose-fitting tunic worn by men and women in South Asia

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salwar
/sˈælwɔːɹ/
noun
a pair of loose-fitting pajama-like pants, typically worn by women in South and Central Asia, which tapers to a narrow fit around the ankles

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huipil
/wiˈpil/
noun
a traditional embroidered blouse or tunic worn by indigenous women in many regions of Central America, often featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs

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agbada
/æɡˈbɑːdə/
noun
a traditional African men's gown with wide sleeves, often worn for special occasions

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boubou
/ˈbu bu/
noun
a loose, colorful garment worn in West Africa, often consisting of a long gown or caftan worn by both men and women for various occasions
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1Men may be wearing the traditional Daraa or Boubou while the women wear the traditional colorful Melahfa with gazelle skin sandals.
2We can wear a sari or a hijab or pants or a boubou, and we can be party leaders and presidents and human rights lawyers.
pajamas
/pəˈdʒæməz/, /pəˈdʒɑməz/
noun
a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
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1My bottoms are pajamas.
2The next word is pajamas.
3I love pajamas. -
4I'm wearing pajamas.
5Still wearing pajamas though.
hijab
/hˈaɪdʒæb/
noun
a religious piece of clothing, worn by some Muslim women in public, covering the head and neck
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1The hijab itself is a covering.
2Burka, hijab, as if Arabic origins or other origins would give us the key.
3Yes, this is a hijab.
4Is the hijab or the headscarf a symbol of submission or resistance?
5It's not a hijab. -
sarong
/sɝˈɔŋ/
noun
a long piece of fabric wrapped around the body and knotted around the waist or armpits, originally worn by men or women in Malaysia and Indonesia
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1I had a sarong on.
2Give your sarong a polished look by hiding the knot.
3You will need and a full-sized sarong.
4Hold the sarong behind your back horizontally, an end in each hand, just under your armpits.
5Grasp the sarong several inches above the edge in each hand, forming two bunches of material.
haik
/ˈheɪk/
noun
a traditional North African garment, typically a long, loose-fitting robe worn by men and women over other clothing

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jubbah
/dʒˈʌbə/
noun
a loose, ankle-length robe-like garment traditionally worn by men in the Middle East for modesty or religious reasons

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kanzu
/kˈænzuː/
noun
a traditional men's tunic-style garment that is worn in some countries in East Africa

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kaross
/kˈæɹɔs/
noun
a Southern African garment made from animal hides or furs, used as a cloak or blanket for warmth and protection by indigenous peoples in the region

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kittel
/ˈkɪtəɫ/
noun
a knee-length, white robe-like garment worn by Jewish men during religious ceremonies or special occasions

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serape
/sˈɛɹeɪp/
noun
a type of shawl worn as a garment, typically made of wool and often decorated with stripes or other patterns
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1and we're really interested in what everybody else brings to the table and what's really cool is it was all hands on deck in like the most literal of terms like Asham was a producer he was saying their families scheduling and budget and and logistics but then on the day of the shoot we need access to so he put on like a serape
2There's Adrian Esparza's deconstructed serape, whose threads have been carefully unraveled and pinned to the wall in a geometric design.
3I love this one with the gray and white sort of serape stripe, that's fantastic.
4She is so talented, she actually custom made these serape heart earrings.
5The hearts actually have a serape design.
tallith
/tˈælɪθ/
noun
a fringed garment traditionally worn by Jewish people during prayer

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tanga
/tˈæŋɡə/
noun
a type of traditional clothing consisting of a loincloth or short pants with a front flap
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1The tanga is a type of underwear that is usually preferred by those people who are traditional in nature but progressive in thoughts.
2I remember during my tanga phase in the ninth grade, I spent almost my entire life in El Dolphin Mall.
yashmak
/jˈæʃmæk/
noun
a traditional piece of clothing worn by Muslim women that covers the face and is often made of light fabric

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Afghan
/ˈæfɡæn/
noun
a loose, long-sleeved robe-like garment that is traditionally worn by men in Afghanistan
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1And in fact, Afghan families have ambush spots like families in the Chesapeake Bay have fishing spots or families out here.
2Afghan troops face horrific casualties.
3Afghan society wants order.
4Afghan cuisine is very famous.
5We liberated the Afghan people especially the Afghan women.
cheongsam
/tʃənɡsˈæm/
noun
a traditional Chinese dress characterized by its high collar, form-fitting silhouette, and often featuring intricate patterns or embroidery

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