What is "neglige"

neglige \neg`li*ge"\, negligee \neg`li*gee"\(n[e^]g`l[i^]*zh[=a]"; F. n[asl]`gl[-e]`zh[asl]"), n. [Also spelled neglig['e] and neglig['e]e.][F. n['e]glig['e], fr. n['e]gliger to neglect, L. negligere. See Neglect.]

1. An easy, unceremonious attire; undress.

2. A kind of loose, flowing dressing gown worn by women, usually made of sheer fabric.

   Syn: negligee, peignoir.

n. a loose dressing gown for women [syn: negligee, peignoir, wrapper, housecoat]