"gowns" in the noun sense
1. gown
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
2. gown
the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
"the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
3. nightgown, gown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
4. gown, surgical gown, scrubs
protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
5. gown, robe
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
"gowns" in the verb sense
1. gown
dress in a gown
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