gown

Meanings

• noun

  A long, usually formal dress, typically floor-length, often with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡaʊn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2423276"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gown
clown , town , brown

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Variants

List of all variants of gown that leads to same result
gown , gowned , gowning , gowns , dressing gown , dressing gowns , Geneva gown , Geneva gowns , tea gown , tea gowns , ball gown , ball gowns , evening gown , hospital gown

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Etymology

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Old French 'goune', from 'goudron' meaning 'tar' or 'pitch', possibly due to the dark color of early gowns.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded gown was over 300 feet long and was worn by a Chinese princess in the 16th century.

2. The color of a bride's gown is often considered to bring good luck. In some cultures, it is believed that the color should be white, while in others, it can be red or other colors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ball gown: A formal gown worn to a ball or other formal event.

2. Wedding gown: A formal gown worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony.

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Culture

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In literature, gowns have been used to symbolize wealth, status, and elegance. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from Renaissance paintings to modern fashion photography. In music, the term 'gown' is used metaphorically in songs to represent a state of dress or appearance.

How to Memorize "gown"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, flowing dress that reaches the floor. Visualize the fitted bodice and the flared skirt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gown' with the image of a bride in a white wedding dress, or with the idea of a formal event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'gown' is a 'long, flowing, formal dress'.

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