'kimono' definitions:
Definition of 'kimono'
From: WordNet
noun
A loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
Definition of 'kimono'
From: GCIDE
- kimono \ki*mo"no\ (k[i^]*m[=o]"n[=o]; Jap. k[i^]m"[=o]*n[=o]), n.; pl. -nos (k[i^]*m[=o]"n[=o]z). [Jap., article of clothing, fr. ki to wear + mono thing.]
- 1. A kind of loose robe or gown tied with a sash, worn as a traditional outer garment by Japanese women and men. Women may wear it with a broad sash called an obi, having a large bow in the back. At present (1998), most Japanese wear it only at home or on ceremonial occasions, western-style clothing being more common in the workplace. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]
- 2. A similar gown worn as a dressing gown by women of Western nations. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]