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nounopera glove (plural opera gloves)
plural opera gloves
- Synonym of evening glove.
Anyone who knows a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g about pop culture will immediately recognize this iconic little black dress, opera gloves, and tiara combo from Breakfast at Tiffany's.
2023 September 19, Chaise Sanders, “50 Best Halloween Costumes of All Time, From the Classics to the Truly Unique”, in CosmopolitanSynonyms: evening glove
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nounSynonym of evening glove.
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opera glove. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opera%20glove
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