Complete Definition of "poplin"

English
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Etymology
An alteration (taken as related to Pope) of F. papeline, a distortion of w:Poperinge|Poperinge, a town in Flanders which was a centre for textile production.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�p�plɪn/

Noun
en-noun

  1. A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted, -- used especially for women's dresses.

Synonyms
bengaline

Category:Textiles

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