The Clue
Hospital wear (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GOWN
Tags
Notes
The answer GOWN is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
GOWN as a noun:
1. a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
2. the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located; "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
3. (nightgown, gown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress) = lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
4. (gown, surgical gown, scrubs) = protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
5. (gown, robe) = outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
GOWN as a verb:
1. dress in a gown