nainsook
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A soft, thin cotton cloth for making baby clothes and underwear
- noun
- /ˈneɪnˌsʊk/
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nainsook
- The baby was wrapped in a soft nainsook blanket for comfort.
Examples
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The baby wore a soft nainsook onesie.
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This dress is made from white nainsook, perfect for warm weather.
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Many vintage baby garments were crafted from fine nainsook.
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She prefers nainsook for her children's pajamas.
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The baby's outfit was made of soft nainsook, perfect for hot summer days.
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She chose a light nainsook fabric to sew her newborn's clothes.
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His first pair of pajamas was crafted from gentle nainsook to ensure comfort while sleeping.
How Soft
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nainsook comes from the Hindi word nainsukh, which means 'eye's pleasure' or 'pleasing to the eye'. That's why nainsook refers to a fine, soft cotton fabric that looks and feels gentle, often used for baby clothes.