guimpe

A noun referring to a garment, either a starched cloth covering the shoulders of a nun's habit or a short-sleeved blouse worn under a jumper or pinafore dress.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى قطعة ملابس: إما قماش مقوّى يغطي الكتفين في الثوب الرهباني، أو قميص قصير الأكمام يُلبس تحت الكنزة أو ثوب الحمالة.

1. Nun's garment C2 formal

   A piece of starched cloth that covers the shoulders and neck, worn as part of a nun's habit.

   • The nun adjusted her white guimpe before entering the chapel.
   • The habit included a traditional guimpe made of stiff linen.
   • Her guimpe was immaculately pressed and starched.

   🌐غطاء الراهبة

2. Women's clothing C2 formal british

   A short blouse with sleeves, typically worn under a jumper or pinafore dress.

   • She wore a lace guimpe under her school pinafore.
   • The vintage dress required a matching guimpe for a complete look.
   • A simple cotton guimpe can add elegance to a jumper.

   🌐غمب