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Definition of tunic : 1. A membrane, or layer of tissue, especially when enveloping an organ or part, as the eye.
2. A natural covering; an integument; as, the tunic of a seed.
3. An under- garment worn by the ancient Romans of both sexes. It was made with or without sleeves, reached to or below the knees, and was confined at the waist by a girdle.
4. Any similar garment worm by ancient or Oriental peoples; also, a common name for various styles of loose- fitting under- garments and over- garments worn in modern times by Europeans and others.
5. Same as Tunicle.
6. See Mantle, n., 3 ( a).

Synonyms:

billy club, flak jacket, kameez, dickey, adventitia, baton, bustle, cuffs, kaftan, armor, kurta, Breathalyzer, Denver boot, body armor, bloomers, boob tube, chain mail, dress shirt, cruiser, codpiece, chevron, tunica, bobby socks, armour, crop top

footgear, poncho, chapeau, cloak, halter, homburg, kimono, bowler, scarf, pillbox, habit, corset, camisole, wrapper, slicker, beret, fedora, pajamas, wrap, boot, cape, bathrobe, outfit, sari, dinner jacket, garb, pyjamas, pants, ensemble, garment, bonnet, pinafore, coat, evening gown, robe, clothing, gown, array, sarong, parka, blouse, dressing gown, slacks, jumper, shoes, petticoat, burnoose, tuxedo, raiment, vesture, Afghan, panties, windbreaker, shawl, suit, topcoat, v-neck, vestment, pull-over, crinoline, trimming, housecoat, dress, costume, shirt, kilt, headdress, smock, blue jeans, sports coat, doublet, brassiere, Stetson, frock, turtle-neck, skirt, caftan, jacket, trench coat, pea coat, fez, sweat suit, duds, sweater, shorts, stockings, t-shirt, raincoat, apparel, clothes, fur, smoking jacket, chemise, mackintosh, blazer, nightgown, overcoat, Jersey, attire, ulster, greatcoat, sweat shirt, trousers, hat

Usage examples:

• The soldier nodded as he flung the tunic down on the beach- and Nandy took note of the figures 32 in brass on the collar. - "Merry-Garden and Other Stories", Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch.
• A bosom band, or, as it was called, a strophium, made of leather, was frequently worn above the tunic. - "Roman Women Woman: In All Ages and in All Countries, Volume 2 (of 10)", Alfred Brittain.
• On which, being ordered to furnish corn for three months, pay for a year, and a tunic to each of the soldiers, they sent deputies to the senate to sue for peace. - "The History of Rome; Books Nine to Twenty-Six", Titus Livius.