noun
- garments worn around the hips and between the legs, traditionally by some Native American men
Usage: historical; anthropological
Examples
- The museum displayed traditional breechclouts worn by Plains Indians.
- Warriors often wore decorated breechclouts during ceremonies.
- The anthropologist studied the different styles of breechclouts among various tribes.
- Breechclouts were typically made from soft leather or cloth.
- The exhibit showed how breechclouts were an essential part of traditional dress.
- Many breechclouts featured intricate beadwork and designs.