A robe is a loose-fitting outer clothing.
Types
There are various types of robes, including:
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A gown worn as part of the academic regalia of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a , or .
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A gown worn as part of the attire of a judge or barrister.
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A wide variety of long, flowing religious dress including and the robes worn by various types of .
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A gown worn as part of the official dress of a peerage or Royal Family.
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Any of several women's fashions of French origin, as robe à l'anglaise (18th century), robe de style (1920s).
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A gown worn in fantasy literature and role-playing games by wizards and other magical characters.
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A bathrobe worn mostly after bathing or swimming.
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A gown used to cover a state of underdress, often after rising in the morning, is called a dressing gown. These gowns are similar to a bathrobe but without the absorbent material and are often ankle-length.
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(Informal usage) Any long flowing garment; for example, a cassock is sometimes called a robe, although a cassock is close-fitting.
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A cured animal hide with fur or hair still attached, often from a Buffalo robe, either worn or used in the home for warmth.
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