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Tunic \Tu"nic\ (t[=u]"n[i^]k), n. [L. tunica: cf. F. tunique.]
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1. (Rom. Antiq.) An under-garment worn by the ancient Romans
of both sexes. It was made with or without sleeves,
reached to or below the knees, and was confined at the
waist by a girdle.
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2. Any similar garment worn by ancient or Oriental peoples;
also, a common name for various styles of loose-fitting
under-garments and over-garments worn in modern times by
Europeans and others.
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3. (R. C. Ch.) Same as {Tunicle}.
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4. (Anat.) A membrane, or layer of tissue, especially when
enveloping an organ or part, as the eye.
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5. (Bot.) A natural covering; an integument; as, the tunic of
a seed.
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6. (Zool.) See {Mantle}, n., 3
(a) .
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