First Known Use: 12th century
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tunic
noun tu·nic \ˈtü-nik, ˈtyü-\
: a loose piece of clothing usually without sleeves that reaches to the knees and that was worn by men and women in ancient Greece and Rome
: a long shirt worn by women that reaches to or just below the hips
: a long jacket with a high collar worn by soldiers, police officers, etc.
Full Definition of TUNIC
1
a : a simple slip-on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee-length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome b : surcoat
2
: an enclosing or covering membrane or tissue <the tunic of a seed>
3
: a long usually plain close-fitting jacket with high collar worn especially as part of a uniform
4
: tunicle
5
a : a short overskirt b : a hip-length or longer blouse or jacket
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Origin of TUNIC
Old English tunice, from Latin tunica, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew kuttōneth coat
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TUNIC Defined for Kids
tunic
noun tu·nic \ˈtü-nik, ˈtyü-\
Definition of TUNIC for Kids
1
: a usually knee-length belted garment worn by ancient Greeks and Romans
2
: a shirt or jacket reaching to or just below the hips
Medical Dictionary
tunic
noun tu·nic \ˈt(y)ü-nik\
Medical Definition of TUNIC
: an enclosing or covering membrane or tissue : tunica <the tunics of the eye>
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