tunique

tunic

noun too-NEEK Rare

Origin: Latin tunica

Usage Note

Tunique refers to a long, loose top garment reaching to the hips or thighs, worn in antiquity and as a modern fashion item. In a military context it means the uniform jacket (tunique de soldat). In anatomy, tunique also names the membranous coats of organs, such as the tunique vasculaire of the eye.

Examples

"Elle portait une tunique légère sur son jean."

Natural Translation

She was wearing a light tunic over her jeans.

Literal Translation

She wore a tunic light on her jeans.

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