guimpe

• Sustantivo que designa una prenda de vestir: bien una pieza de tela almidonada que cubre los hombros del hábito de una monja, bien una blusa de manga corta que se lleva bajo un jersey o un vestido sin mangas.

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.

1. Nun's garmentC2formal

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

   Toquilla o pañoleta de monja

   • 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.

2. Women's clothingC2formalbritish

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

   Guimpa

   • 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.