etamine
9.9
Soft lightweight fabric with an open weave for curtains and clothes
- noun
- /ˈɛtəˌmin/
- Archaic
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etamina
- She chose white etamine curtains to let in plenty of sunlight.
Examples
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The dress was made of lightweight etamine, perfect for summer.
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Fine etamine is often used for embroidery backgrounds.
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The curtains are made of etamine.
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She chose a light etamine for her summer dress.
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She chose white etamine curtains to let in plenty of sunlight.
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The dress was made of lightweight etamine, perfect for summer.
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Fine etamine is often used for embroidery backgrounds.
Synonyms
9.9
A soft loosely woven fabric like a thin net used for curtains or light clothing
includes a broader range of uses beyond curtains and clothing
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Etymology
Etamine comes from the French étamine, which comes from the Latin stamen meaning 'thread'. Because the fabric was made of open threads, etamine now means a soft, loosely woven cloth used for curtains and light clothing.