batik
pronunciation
How to pronounce batik in British English:
UK [bəˈti:k]
How to pronounce batik in American English:
US [bəˈtik, ˈbætɪk]
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- Noun:
- a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
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- Verb:
- dye with wax
Word Origin
- batik (n.)
- 1880, from Dutch, from Malay mbatik, said to be from amba "to write" + titik "dot, point."
Example
- 1. National dress ethnic minority personalized jewelry batik clothes commodities .
- 2. Susan learned about batik in college .
- 3. Paintings and sculpture , batik clothing , woodcarving , religious painting .
- 4. Salute to father of batik painting .
- 5. To make a batik , you impress a design with wax .