long johns / drawers
nounfeminine/sɨ.ˈɾo.lɐʃ/low
ce·rou·las
Definition
A type of men's undergarment covering the body from the waist to the thighs or knees.
In winter, he wears long johns under his trousers.
The old-fashioned drawers were made of flannel.
Common collocations
pair of long johnswoollen long johns
Etymology
Do latim *cĕrula*, diminutivo de *cĕra* (cera), talvez por alusão à cor clara do tecido.