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pina

pina

9.9
A light fine cloth made from pineapple leaves for clothes and embroidery
  • noun
  • /ˈpiːnə/
  • Philippine
translation icon : tela de piña
  • She admired the intricate embroidery on the pina handkerchief her grandmother gave her.

Examples

  • The dress was made from beautiful pina fabric.

  • She wore a stunning pina blouse to the event.

  • The traditional Filipino dress was made from delicate pina fabric, giving it a light and elegant appearance.

  • Artisans in the Philippines still weave pina by hand for special garments and table linens.

  • The dress was beautifully made from pina, showcasing intricate embroidery that highlighted its delicate texture.

  • In traditional Filipino clothing, pina is often favored for its lightweight and breathable qualities.

  • During the festival, many artisans displayed their colorful pina textiles, attracting a lot of visitors.

Synonyms

pina cloth
vspina
  • Philippine
9.9

A thin, light fabric made from pineapple leaves and woven by hand in the Philippines

refers to the raw fiber or the fabric more broadly rather than only handwoven cloth

Compounds

pina colada
1 4.6

A cold sweet drink made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, blended with ice

pina cloth
  • Philippine
9.9

A thin, light fabric made from pineapple leaves and woven by hand in the Philippines

How Fine

lace
79 2.0
silk
237 1.0
pina
  • Philippine
9.9
linen
111 1.0
cotton
115 1.0
canvas
63 3.0
burlap
  • US
23 6.1

Surface Forms

pina singular
pinas plural

Etymology

Pina comes from the Spanish piña, which means 'pineapple', because in the Philippines the cloth is made from pineapple leaves. That's why pina is a light, delicate fabric used for special clothes.