Qiana
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A smooth, shiny fabric made from man-made fibers used for clothing
- noun
- /kiˈɑːnə/
- Archaic
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qiana
- In the 1970s, many people wore dresses made from qiana fabric because it was so comfortable.
Examples
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She loved her qiana scarf, which felt smooth against her skin and added a touch of elegance to her outfit.
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The tailor recommended using qiana for the new line of summer blouses due to its silky texture.
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Throw out those qiana shirts.
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Synonyms
rayon
vsQiana
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A soft fabric made from plant fibers that looks like silk
is a synthetic fiber not defined as regenerated cellulose and popular in the 1970s
How Silky
Surface Forms
Etymology
Qiana was created as a brand name for a 'silky' synthetic fabric that became popular in the 1970s. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the name as made to sound smooth and elegant, which is why Qiana refers to a soft, shiny cloth used for clothes.