corpiño — meaning in English

English meaning

• bodice noun The fitted upper part of a dress, covering the torso from the shoulders to the waist.
• bra noun An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.
• corsage noun A small bouquet of flowers worn pinned to clothing, especially at a formal event.

Senses

corpiño is used for these senses in English:

• bodice A blouse; any shirt for women, particularly the upper part of a two-piece dress or similar European folk costume.
• bra An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]
• corsage A small bouquet of flowers, originally worn attached to the bodice of a woman's dress.

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