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costume

costume; custom

noun koh-STOO-meh Rare

Origin: Latin consuetudo (custom, habit)

Also means

swimsuit

Usage Note

Costume covers both 'costume' (theatrical dress) and 'custom/tradition' — context distinguishes them. In everyday speech costume da bagno means 'swimsuit'. The plural i costumi also means 'customs' or 'morals' of a people.

Examples

"Indossa un costume colorato."

Natural Translation

She wears a colorful costume.

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