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Meaning of the word tunic in English

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tunic

US /ˈtuː.nɪk/
UK /ˈtuː.nɪk/
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Noun

1.

a loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to the wearer's knees, as worn in ancient Greece and Rome.

Example:
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Roman soldiers often wore a simple tunic.
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She designed a modern tunic with intricate embroidery.
Synonym:
robegarmentdress
2.

a part of an organ or other body structure that resembles a tunic in form or function.

Example:
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The tunica albuginea is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the testes.
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The smooth muscle layer of the intestine is called the tunica muscularis.
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