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toga

noun to·ga \ˈtō-gə\

: a long, loose piece of clothing that was worn by people in ancient Rome

Full Definition of TOGA

: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome; also : a similar loose wrap or a professional, official, or academic gown

— to·gaed \-gəd\ adjective

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Latin; akin to Latin tegere to cover — more at thatch

First Known Use: 1600

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noun to·ga \ˈtō-gə\

: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome

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