poplin
poplin · poplins
A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worstedA fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted; used especially for women's dresses.
/ˈpɒplɪn/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted; used especially for women's dresses.
a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
An alteration (taken as related to Pope) of French papeline, a distortion of Poperinge, aAn alteration (taken as related to Pope) of French papeline, a distortion of Poperinge, a town in Flanders which was a centre for textile production.
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