satiny

Variant of satin

satin definition

satin (sat′'n)

noun

a fabric of silk, nylon, rayon, or the like having a smooth finish, glossy on the face and dull on the back

Etymology: ME < MFr < Sp setuni < Ar (aṭlas) zaitūnī, (satin) of Zaitūn, medieval name of Quanzhou, China

adjective

made of or like satin; smooth, soft, and glossy

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