Camisole

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkamɪsəʊl/

Origin

From French camisole, from Old Provencal camisola, diminutive of camisa ("shirt").

Full definition of camisole

Noun

1. (historical) A light jacket with sleeves.
2. A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse, or as a form of short negligee.
3. (dated) A straitjacket.