Culotte
(noun)
- A type of women's garment that combines the features of a skirt and shorts, typically ending above the knee.
- A type of breeches worn by men and women in the 18th century, which covered the legs to the knee.
Origin:
From french culotte, from the vulgar latin word *culotta, from the latin word *culus, meaning "buttocks".
Examples:
- She was wearing a culotte jumpsuit at the party.
- The fashion trend of culottes was popular in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Culotte pants are a versatile style that can be dressed up or down.
- Culottes were a popular choice of breeches for men in the 18th century.
- The actress paired her blazer with a pair of black culottes.