taffeta
pronunciation
How to pronounce taffeta in British English:
UK [ˈtæfɪtə]
How to pronounce taffeta in American English:
US [ˈtæfɪtə]
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- Noun:
- a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
Word Origin
- taffeta (n.)
- mid-14c., "fine, smooth, lustrous silk cloth," also taffata, from Old French taffetas (early 14c.), from Italian taffeta or Medieval Latin taffata, ultimately from Persian taftah "silk or linen cloth," noun use of past participle of taftan "to twist, spin, weave, interlace," from Iranian *tap-. Applied to different fabrics in different eras (and see tapestry).
Example
- 1. A-line bateau court train taffeta bridal dress ( mlsw18160 )
- 2. You should see mein my white taffeta .
- 3. Her silk taffeta dress , by welsh designer david emanuel , was embroidered with sequins and over 10000 pearls .
- 4. She was wearing a strapless taffeta evening gown .
- 5. Crinkled taffeta dress with release pleats .