Breechcloth (Noun)
Meaning
A garment that provides covering for the loins.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- In ancient Mesoamerican cultures, warriors often wore a breechcloth made from a loincloth of cotton or deerskin for ceremonial and everyday use.
- A breechcloth is an essential item of clothing in some Native American cultures, traditionally worn for both modesty and ceremonial purposes.
- Historically, men from tropical regions often wore minimal clothing such as a breechcloth due to the warm climate.
- Some African tribes still wear traditional clothing consisting of a breechcloth made from animal hide or woven plant fibers.
- A traditional Sumo wrestler wears a special type of breechcloth called a mawashi, which serves both as a functional and symbolic part of the sport.