What is another word for breechclout?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈiːt͡ʃkla͡ʊt] (IPA)

Breechclout, also known as a loincloth, is a garment that covers the genitals and buttocks. It was traditionally worn by Native American men and was made of animal hides or woven fabrics. Other synonyms for breechclout include: - Fundoshi, a Japanese loincloth - Kilt, a Scottish garment - Loincloth, a generic term for any cloth covering the loins - Mawashi, a Japanese garment worn by sumo wrestlers - Subligaculum, a Roman loincloth worn by gladiators - Tarlatan, a thin cotton fabric used as a loincloth in olden times - Thong, a narrow strip of cloth that covers the genitals and buttocks These terms may refer to similar garments with slight variations in style, fabric, and cultural origin.

What are the hypernyms for Breechclout?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Breechclout

Now they saw he did not wear even so much as a breechclout.
"Eight Keys to Eden"
Mark Irvin Clifton
It is a billionaire in a paper collar, a king in a breechclout, an archangel in a tin halo.
"The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories"
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) Last Updated: February 18, 2009
Running Fox, a brown blanket twisted over one shoulder, the rest of him stripped down to breechclout and moccasins, padded up to Hilario Trinfan and spoke in the guttural Pima.
"Rebel Spurs"
Andre Norton

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