·noun ·see Mantle, ·noun, 3 (a).
II. Tunic ·noun ·same·as Tunicle.
III. Tunic ·noun A natural covering; an integument; as, the tunic of a seed.
IV. Tunic ·noun A membrane, or layer of tissue, especially when enveloping an organ or part, as the eye.
V. Tunic ·noun 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.
VI. Tunic ·noun 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.