fustanella
noun
fus·ta·nel·la
\ˌfəstəˈnelə, ˌfüs-\
Definition of fustanella
-s
: a short full skirt of stiff white linen or cotton worn by men (as the evzones) in some Balkan countries
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Origin and Etymology of fustanella
Italian, from New Greek phoustanella, diminutive of phoustani woman's dress, from Italian fustagno fustian, from Medieval Latin fustaneum — more at fustain
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