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lingerie

nounfeminine/lɛ̃.ʒɨ.ˈɾi/medium

lin·ge·rie

Definition

Women's underwear and nightclothes, typically made of lightweight, decorative fabrics.
She bought some new lingerie for her honeymoon.
The boutique specializes in designer lingerie.
Common collocations
silk lingeriedesigner lingeriebuy lingerielingerie set

Etymology

Do francês 'lingerie', de 'linge' (roupa de linho, roupa interior).

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