noun
imperial robes; dragon robes
Historical term for robes worn by the emperor, typically embroidered with dragon motifs. Rare in modern everyday language; mainly encountered in historical or ceremonial contexts.
博物館で袞竜の複製が展示されていた。
A replica of the imperial dragon robes was on display at the museum.
衣冠 refers more broadly to court dress or official attire, while 袞竜 specifically denotes the emperor's dragon-embroidered robes.
The term is of Chinese origin, combining 袞 (imperial robe) and 竜/龍 (dragon). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the emperor's ceremonial dragon robes.