tunic

• Nom désignant un vêtement ample couvrant le haut du corps jusqu'aux hanches ou aux genoux, ou une membrane ou couche de tissu recouvrant un organe.

A noun referring to a loose-fitting garment extending to the hips or knees, or a covering membrane or layer of body tissue.

1. Body tissue layerC1formal

   A membrane or layer of tissue that surrounds or covers an organ or structure in the body.

   Tunique (en anatomie)

   • The tunica adventitia is the outer layer of a blood vessel.
   • The eye's tunics include the sclera and choroid.
   • The digestive tract has several tunics, including the mucosa and muscularis.

   Synonymescoatlayermembranesheath

2. Loose garmentB1formal

   A loose-fitting garment, typically reaching to the hips or knees, worn especially in ancient times or as a modern fashion item.

   Tunique (vêtement ample)

   • Roman soldiers wore a short tunic under their armor.
   • She wore a simple linen tunic to the summer festival.
   • The fashion designer created a modern tunic with a belt.

   Synonymesfrockgownrobeshiftsmock