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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPelisse
/pəˈliːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A long, often fur-lined coat or cloak worn by women, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries.
"She wore a beautiful pelisse that flowed elegantly as she walked." - 2
A similar garment worn by men, typically in historical contexts.
"The soldier donned a pelisse over his uniform for the parade."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'pelisse' originates from the French term 'pelisse', which referred to a fur-lined cloak or coat. It entered English usage in the 18th century, reflecting the influence of French fashion on English clothing styles during that period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pelisse" is said worldwide
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pelisse
Transliteration: pə.lis
"Elle portait une belle pelisse en fourrure."
Pelisse
Transliteration: peˈlɪsə
"Sie trug eine elegante Pelisse."
pelisse
Transliteration: peˈlisse
"Indossava una pelisse di pelliccia."
pelisse
Transliteration: peˈlise
"Llevaba una pelisse elegante."
pelisse
Transliteration: peˈlise
"Ela usava uma pelisse de pele."
पेलिस
Transliteration: pelis
"उसने एक सुंदर पेलिस पहनी थी।"
披肩
Transliteration: pījiān
"她穿着一件优雅的披肩。"
펠리스
Transliteration: peliseu
"그녀는 우아한 펠리스를 입고 있었다."
ペリス
Transliteration: perisu
"彼女はエレガントなペリスを着ていた。"
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