Poplin Definition

pŏplĭn
noun
A sturdy fabric of cotton, silk, rayon, etc., in plain weave with fine cross ribbing, used for raincoats, sportswear, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Poplin

Noun

Singular:
poplin
Plural:
poplins

Origin of Poplin

  • Obsolete French papeline perhaps from Provençal papalino feminine of papalin papal (so called because it was first made at the papal town of Avignon) from Medieval Latin pāpālis from Late Latin pāpa pope pope

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • An alteration (taken as related to Pope) of French papeline, a distortion of Poperinge, a town in Flanders which was a centre for textile production.

    From Wiktionary

Poplin Sentence Examples

  • The techno influence is expressed in the use of materials such as coated poplin and nylon.

  • If you are looking for a blouse to wear under a suit, try a polished cotton poplin or a tailored rayon.

  • Materials include anything from light weight cotton to soft flannel, but you can also find dressier materials like linen, poplin, satin, and more.

  • The Florida Straits cotton shirt is of a cotton poplin and can also include a logo.

  • Cotton poplin and cotton broadcloth are common weaves for short sleeve dress shirts.

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Words Starting With

PPOPOP

Words Ending With

NINLIN

Unscrambles

poplin

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PO & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With IN

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With N