Synonyms for muumuu


Grammar : Noun
Spell : moo-moo
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmuˌmu

Top 10 synonyms for muumuu Other synonyms for the word muumuu

Définition of muumuu

Origin :
  • also muu-muu, 1923, from Hawaiian mu'u mu'u, literally "cut off," name given to the local adaptation of the dresses given to Island women by early 19c. Christian missionaries "in the early days when a few flowers sufficed for a garment" [Don Blanding, "Hula Moons," 1930]. So called because the native style hangs from the shoulder and omits the high neck and the train.
  • As in robe : noun gown, often for wearing at home
  • As in getup : noun dress
  • As in tog : noun dress
  • As in dress : noun clothing; woman's garment
  • As in frock : noun women's garment
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