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Lingerie

/ˌlɒ̃ʒəˈriː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    Women's underwear and nightclothes, typically light, delicate, and decorative.

    "She bought a new set of silk lingerie for the special occasion."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Borrowed from French, from 'lingère' (female linen-draper), from Old French 'linge' (linen), from Latin 'linum' (flax, linen).

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