tuxedo
English
Etymology
From Tuxedo Park, New York, USA, where the fashion is often said to have originated, the village in turn likely from an Algonquian language (Munsee).
Noun
Synonyms
- (formal jacket): dinner jacket
- (formal suit): black tie, tux, penguin suit
Derived terms
Translations
formal jacket
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formal suit
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See also
References
- Online Etymology Dictionary, "Tuxedo"
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