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caftan

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for caftan.

Editorial note

Little gem from a (paywalled) WaPo story a few years ago: [Hillary] Clinton herself is here at Ozy Fest, in a flowing sky-blue caftan and white linen pants, looking like she was choppered in from East Hampton.

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Quick take

Alternative spelling of kaftan. [A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.]

Meaning at a glance

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noun

Alternative spelling of kaftan. [A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for caftan.

noun

Alternative spelling of kaftan. [A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.]

Example sentences

1

Little gem from a (paywalled) WaPo story a few years ago: [Hillary] Clinton herself is here at Ozy Fest, in a flowing sky-blue caftan and white linen pants, looking like she was choppered in from East Hampton.

2

Kilt, caftan,dhoti-kurta, pheran, kimono, etc.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use caftan in a sentence?

Little gem from a (paywalled) WaPo story a few years ago: [Hillary] Clinton herself is here at Ozy Fest, in a flowing sky-blue caftan and white linen pants, looking like she was choppered in from East Hampton.

What does caftan mean?

Alternative spelling of kaftan. [A long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.]

What part of speech is caftan?

caftan is commonly used as noun.