Maria Clara gown en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after María Clara, the mestiza protagonist of José Rizal's 1887 novel Noli Me Tángere.
Meanings
- A traditional dress worn by women in the Philippines; an aristocratic version of the baro't saya.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Clara gowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |