Meaning of the word cassock in English

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cassock

US /ˈkæs.ək/
UK /ˈkæs.ək/

Noun

a full-length garment of a single color worn by Christian clergy and acolytes

Example:
The priest wore a black cassock during the service.
Altar servers often wear red or white cassocks.