"The Dress" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

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  1. (Internet slang) A dress, a photograph of which became an online viral phenomenon in 2015 as debate raged over whether it was blue and black or white and gold. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Clothing, Internet memes Synonyms: the dress Related terms: Dressgate
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