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chintz

The definition of chintz is multi-colored cotton fabric that has a glazed finish and that is often used for upholstery or drapes.

(noun)

A multi-colored fabric on the sofa is an example of chintz.

See chintz in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a cotton cloth printed in colors with flower designs or other patterns and usually glazed

Origin: earlier chints, pl. of chint < Hindi chhīnt, chintz < Sans chitra, spot < IE base *(s)kai-, bright > -hood, OE hador, bright, L caelum, sky

See chintz in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A printed and glazed cotton fabric, usually of bright colors.

Origin:

Origin: Obsolete chints

Origin: , pl. of chint, calico cloth

Origin: , from Hindi cīṇṭ

Origin: , from Sanskrit citra-, shiny, variegated

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