Zephyr (garment)

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A zephyr is a garment worn in competitive rowing. [1]

A zephyr is usually a short-sleeved T-shirt with a front opening, with the opening and sleeve ends trimmed in the colours of the club.

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References

  1. "Zephyr". Oxford English Dictionary. 2023.