Found 2 items, similar to Tunic.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: tunic tunic n 1: an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue [syn: tunica, adventitia] 2: any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
English → English (gcide) Definition: Tunic Tunic \Tu"nic\, n. [L. tunica: cf. F. tunique.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) An under-garment worn by the ancient Romans of both sexes. It was made with or without sleeves, reached to or below the knees, and was confined at the waist by a girdle. [1913 Webster] 2. Any similar garment worm by ancient or Oriental peoples; also, a common name for various styles of loose-fitting under-garments and over-garments worn in modern times by Europeans and others. [1913 Webster] 3. (R. C. Ch.) Same as Tunicle. [1913 Webster] 4. (Anat.) A membrane, or layer of tissue, especially when enveloping an organ or part, as the eye. [1913 Webster] 5. (Bot.) A natural covering; an integument; as, the tunic of a seed. [1913 Webster] 6. (Zo["o]l.) See Mantle, n., 3 (a) . [1913 Webster]