maillot
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mail·lot
(mä-yō′)n.
1. A woman's one-piece swimsuit usually cut high on the leg.
2. A pair of tights or a leotard made from a stretchable jersey fabric, worn for ballet or gymnastics.
[French, from Old French, swaddling clothes, from maille, mesh, from Latin macula.]
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maillot
(mæˈjəʊ)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) tights worn for ballet, gymnastics, etc
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's swimsuit
3. (Clothing & Fashion) a jersey
[from French]
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mail•lot
(mɑˈyoʊ, mæ-)n.
1. a close-fitting, one-piece bathing suit for women.
2. tights for dancers, acrobats, etc.
3. a close-fitting knitted shirt, esp. a pullover.
[1885–90; < French: tights, swaddling clothes]
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| Noun | 1. |  maillot - a woman's one-piece bathing suit bathing costume, bathing suit, swimming costume, swimsuit, swimwear - tight fitting garment worn for swimming |
| 2. |  maillot - tights for dancers or gymnasts |
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