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
Related Forms:
- satiny sat′·iny adjective
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