toga — meaning in English

English meaning

• gown noun A long, flowing dress, especially one worn for a formal occasion.
• robe noun A long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort, ceremony, or to signify rank.
• toga noun A loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome.

Senses

toga is used for these senses in English:

• gown The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

gown — full definition

1. noun A long, flowing dress, especially one worn for a formal occasion.
2. noun A loose robe worn by certain professionals, such as judges, academics, or surgeons.

robe — full definition

1. noun A long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort, ceremony, or to signify rank.
2. verb To dress someone in a robe or official garment.

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