petticoat in Greek
petticoat in Greek is μεσοφόρι — petticoat means a light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
petticoat in Greek
μεσοφόρι
Pronounced: mesofori
A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.
What does "petticoat" mean?
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noun A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
"The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats."
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verb To dress someone in a petticoat, or more broadly, to clothe in feminine attire.
"The costume designer petticoated the dancers for the period drama."
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petticoat in a sentence
- The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats.
- Grandma still keeps an old lace petticoat from her wedding day.
- The costume designer petticoated the dancers for the period drama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "petticoat" in Greek?
"petticoat" in Greek is μεσοφόρι. petticoat means: A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
How do you pronounce μεσοφόρι?
"petticoat" in Greek is μεσοφόρι, pronounced "mesofori".
How do you use "petticoat" in a sentence?
Example: "The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats." In Greek, "petticoat" is μεσοφόρι.
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