jaconet
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A thin cotton fabric with a smooth surface that is slightly stiff, used for clothes and bandages
- noun
- /ˈdʒækəˌnɛt/
- Archaic
:
jacón
- Nurses in the 19th century often used jaconet for making bandages.
Examples
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He examined the fine quality of the jaconet before purchasing several yards.
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She bought a new dress made of jaconet.
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The dress was made from pale blue jaconet that felt cool against her skin.
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The jaconet fabric feels soft and smooth.
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The dress was made from soft jaconet, making it perfect for the summer heat.
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She chose a jaconet fabric to line her handbag, ensuring it had a smooth finish.
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The nurse used a strip of jaconet as a bandage for the patient's wound.
How Stiff
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jaconet names a very fine, light cotton cloth. One helpful way to remember it is to think of it like a tiny jacket lining: the fabric is smooth and a bit stiff, which is why it was used for dresses, linings, and bandages.