Bikini

:This article is about the women's bathing suit. For other uses see Bikini (disambiguation).

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A bikini is a type of women's bathing suit, characterized by two separate parts—one covering the breasts, the other the groin and buttocks, leaving an uncovered area between the two garments.

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Two-piece garments worn by women for athletic purposes have been observed on Greek urns and paintings, dated as early as 1400 BC.

Related Topics:
Greek - Urn - 1400 BC

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