stole
noun
Simple meaning
A garment made up of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck, each end hanging over the chest.
Pronunciation
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stohlIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstoʊl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A garment consisting of a decorated band worn on the back of the neck, each end hanging over the chest, worn in ecclesiastical settings or sometimes as a part of graduation dress.
A scarf-like garment, often made of fur.
botany
A stolon.
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- “She wore a beautiful silk stole to keep her shoulders warm at the party.”noun
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