A sumo wrestler's is called a mawashi (9)

I believe the answer is:

loincloth

(Other definitions for loincloth that I've seen before include "Garment Indian may have" , "this is placed round middle of groin?" , "Minimum clothing?" , "Simple garment" , "Minimal garment" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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