Meaning of the word negligée in English

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negligée

US /ˌneɡ.lɪˈʒeɪ/
UK /ˌneɡ.lɪˈʒeɪ/
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Noun

1.

a woman's light, flimsy, and often transparent dressing gown or nightgown, typically made of silk or lace.

Example:
She wore a delicate silk negligée to bed.
The lingerie shop displayed a beautiful lace negligée in the window.
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