Associations to the word «Caftan»

Wiktionary

CAFTAN, noun. Alternative spelling of kaftan

Dictionary definition

CAFTAN, noun. A woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East.
CAFTAN, noun. A (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant.

Wise words

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