balldress

balldress
noun
a suit or dress for formal occasions
Regions: ↑England
Hypernyms: ↑formalwear, ↑eveningwear, ↑evening dress, ↑evening clothes

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: ball (III) + dress
1. Britain : a suit or dress worn on official or formal occasions
2. Britain : formal attire

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