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neg⋅li⋅gee
[neg-li-zhey, neg-li-zhey] 
–noun
| 1. | a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women. |
| 2. | easy, informal attire. |
Also, neg⋅li⋅gée, neg⋅li⋅gé.
Origin:
1745–55, Americanism; < F négligé carelessness, undress, lit., neglected, ptp. of négliger < L negligere, var. of neglegere to neglect
1745–55, Americanism; < F négligé carelessness, undress, lit., neglected, ptp. of négliger < L negligere, var. of neglegere to neglect
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| neg·li·gee also neg·li·gée or neg·li·gé (něg'lĭ-zhā', něg'lĭ-zhā') n.
[French négligée, from feminine past participle of négliger, to neglect, from Latin neglegere; see neglect.] |
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