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A 'robe' is a loose-fitting outer garment. A robe is distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves. The English word ''robe'' is borrowed from French, although in French it typically refers to a woman's dress. There are various types of robes, including:

★ A gown worn as part of the academic regalia of faculty or students, especially for ceremonial occasions, such as a convocations, congregations or graduations.

★ A gown worn as part of the professional attire of a judge, barrister, or other professional.

★ A gown worn as part of the religious dress of a cleric, chorister, monk, batizand, etc., in various faith traditions.

★ A gown worn as part of the official dress of a peer or royalty.

★ Any of several women's fashions, as ''robe d'anglaise'' (18th century), "robe de style" (1920s)

★ A gown worn in stories and role-playing games by wizards and other magical characters; similarly, the costume of an illusionist.

★ An informal garment worn chiefly in the home.

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★ One such example is a ''bathrobe'', a garment made of terrycloth or another towel like material and is typically worn at home after a bath or other activities where the wearer is nude to keep warm and/or preserve modesty in times of no immediate need to fully dress. (Also called a dressing gown or house coat.) See, for example, that worn by the fictional character Arthur Dent.

★ (Informal usage) Any long flowing garment; for example, a cassock is sometimes called a ''robe'', despite the fact that the cassock is close-fitting.

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★ Seamless robe of Jesus - Biblical relic

★ The Robe - film

★ Abaya

★ Clothing