The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MANTUA
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What does MANTUA mean?
MANTUA noun- An article of loose clothing popular in 17th- and 18th century France.
- A superior kind of rich silk formerly exported from Mantua in Italy.
- A woman's cloak or mantle.
- A woman's gown.