dirndl

POS

Noun

HYPHEN

dirn=dl

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun dirndl has 2 senses

dirndl(n = noun.artifact) - a full skirt with a gathered waistband;

is a kind of

gathered skirt

dirndl(n = noun.artifact) - a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt;

OXFORD DICTIONARY

dirndl, n.
1 a woman's dress styled in imitation of Alpine peasant costume, with close-fitting bodice, tight waistband, and full skirt.
2 a full skirt of this kind.

Etymology

G dial., dimin. of Dirne girl