Frocklike

/ˈfrɒklaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or similar in style to a frock; having the characteristics of a dress or robe.

Etymology

From 'frock' plus the suffix '-like,' meaning 'resembling' or 'similar to,' a productive English pattern for creating resemblance adjectives.

Kelly Says

Frocklike describes how modern fashion often references historical garments—a contemporary dress cut or fabric treatment that echoes the style of traditional frocks without literally being one!

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