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jupon

jupon

English

Alternative forms

Noun

jupon (plural jupons)

  1. A close-fitting sleeveless jacket, descending below the hips, worn over armour.
  2. A petticoat.

Esperanto

Noun

jupon

  1. accusative singular of jupo

French

Etymology

jupe + -on

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʒypɔ̃/

Noun

jupon m (plural jupons)

  1. petticoat, underskirt
  2. (colloquial) a bit of skirt
  3. (military) a sleeveless jacket worn over armor (medieval)

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowing from French jupon.

Noun

jupon n (plural jupoane)

  1. underskirt, petticoat, jupon