papalina

  • 71poplin — n. a plain woven fabric usu. of cotton, with a corded surface. Etymology: obs. F papeline perh. f. It. papalina (fem.) PAPAL, f. the papal town Avignon where it was made …

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  • 72pop|lin — «POP lihn», noun. a ribbed fabric, made of silk and wool, cotton and wool, rayon, or cotton, and used for making dresses, pants, suits, coats and other clothing, curtains, and tents. ╂[< French popeline, or papeline < Italian papalina,… …

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