hosiery
noun
- leg coverings, sometimes woven in one with panties, that extend to the ankle and usually cover the foot; generally knitted or woven, sheer or opaque, and of lightweight or heavy fabric
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊʒəɹi/
noun
Etymology: From hosier + -y.
- Undergarments worn on the legs, such as socks, stockings, and pantyhose.
- The business or art of a hosier; the practice of making hose.
- A shop selling such undergarments.