poplin Definition
pop·lin (päp′lin)
noun
a sturdy fabric of cotton, silk, rayon, etc., in plain weave with fine cross ribbing, used for raincoats, sportswear, etc.
Etymology: Fr papeline, prob. altered < (draps de) Poperinghes, (cloths from) Poperinge, city in Flanders, textile center in the Middle Ages
poplin Usage Examples
Converse of object
fold: SUPREME POPLIN All the same classic qualities as two fold poplin but made with a high twist yarn.
Adjective modifier
- coated: The techno influence is expressed in the use of materials such as coated poplin and nylon.
- colored: Savile Row Company Luxury womens shirts in herringbone, colored, plain poplin or pastel stripes with feminine detailing.
- plain: Savile Row Company Luxury womens shirts in herringbone, colored, plain poplin or pastel stripes with feminine detailing.
Browse dictionary entries near poplin
- ‹ poplar
- ‹ Popish Plot
- ‹ popish
- ‹ popinjay
- ‹ popgun
- ‹ popeyed
- ‹ popery
- ‹ pope
- ‹ popcorn stitch
- ‹ popcorn
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- poppied ›
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