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robe vs robe-de-chambre

robe-de-chambre vs robe

robe and robe-de-chambre both are nouns.

robe is a verb but robe-de-chambre is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
robe Yes No Yes No
robe-de-chambre Yes No No No
As nouns, robe-de-chambre is a hyponym of robe; that is, robe-de-chambre is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than robe:
  • robe: any loose flowing garment
  • robe-de-chambre: a robe worn before dressing or while lounging
Other hyponyms of robe include abaya, bathrobe, dressing gown, lounging robe, kimono.
robe (noun) robe-de-chambre (noun)
any loose flowing garment a robe worn before dressing or while lounging
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
robe (verb) robe-de-chambre (verb)
clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
cover as if with clothing
Difference between robe and robe-de-chambre

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