organdy
pronunciation
How to pronounce organdy in British English:
UK ['ɔ:gəndɪ]
How to pronounce organdy in American English:
US [ˈɔrɡəndi]
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- Noun:
- a sheer stiff muslin
Word Origin
- organdy (n.)
- "fine transparent muslin," 1829, from French organdi, defined as "sorte de Mousseline ou toile de coton" (1725), of unknown origin. Barnhart suggests it is an alteration of Organzi, from medieval form of Urgench, city in Uzbekistan that was a cotton textile center.
Example
- 1. She wore a white organdy blouse .
- 2. Fabrics like organdy , chiffon and tulle were very popular .
- 3. Orchids and lilies and lavender organdy .
- 4. Organdy with flowers happy 70 's ribbon .