kain
- noun
- Archaic
- She used an old kain to cover the tray while it cooled on the counter.
Examples
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The basket was wrapped in a colorful kain to keep the contents clean.
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She bought a beautiful kain for decorating the living room.
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He folded the kain neatly and placed it on the shelf for later use.
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The kains were displayed at the local market.
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She used an old kain to cover the tray while it cooled on the counter.
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The basket was wrapped in a colorful kain to keep the contents clean.
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He folded the kain neatly and placed it on the shelf for later use.
Synonyms
A strong cotton fabric often used to make trousers and uniforms
A cotton fabric with bright floral patterns and a shiny finish used to cover furniture or make curtains
A coarse cloth made by hand at home
A strong pale yellow cotton cloth first made by hand in China
A strong rough cloth used for making bags or tents
A thin cotton fabric with a smooth surface that is slightly stiff, used for clothes and bandages
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kain comes from Malay and Indonesian where it means 'cloth'. So a kain is simply a piece or length of cloth used to cover, wrap, or protect things.