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breechcloth
 

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Noun breechcloth has 1 sense
  1. breechcloth, breechclout, loincloth, G-string - a garment that provides covering for the loins
    --1 is a kind of garment
    --1 has particulars: dhoti

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Breechcloth

A breechcloth is a type of garment worn by various indigenous peoples of North America. It consists of a rectangular piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist and passed between the legs, with the ends usually hanging down in front and back.

Examples:

  1. He proudly wore a traditional breechcloth during the powwow.
  2. The Native American elder demonstrated how to properly tie a breechcloth.
  3. Historically, a breechcloth was an essential garment for many Native American tribes.

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