caftan

noun

caf·​tan ˈkaf-(ˌ)tan How to pronounce caftan (audio)
variants or less commonly kaftan
: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East

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The only thing more flamboyant than Moorehead’s performance is her eye makeup, and her retina-singing psychedelic wardrobe is an inspiration to caftan enthusiasts everywhere. Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024 Anderson paired the caftan with pointed-toe neutral pumps. Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024 Emily finds Mindy consoling herself with decadent room service in what looks like a floaty red caftan. Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024 The Italian vibe was enhanced with a seersucker fabric used for caftans, dresses and separates. Luis Campuzano, WWD, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for caftan 

Word History

Etymology

Russian & Turkish; Russian kaftan, from Turkish, from Persian qaftān

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caftan was in 1591

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“Caftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caftan. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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caftan

noun
caf·​tan
variants also kaftan
kaf-ˈtan,
ˈkaf-ˌtan
: an ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East

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