tea gown

A form of tea-gown — A loose-fitting semiformal gown, made of light fabrics, worn in the late 19th and early 20th century for entertaining, especially for afternoon tea.

Meanings

nountea gown (plural tea gowns)

plural tea gowns

  1. alternativeAlternative form of tea-gown.
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