Taffeta Definition
tăfĭ-tə
noun
A fine, rather stiff fabric of silk, nylon, acetate, etc., with a sheen.
Webster's New World
A crisp, smooth, plain-woven fabric with a slight sheen, made of various fibers, such as silk, rayon, or nylon, and used especially for women's garments.
American Heritage
adjective
Like or made of taffeta.
Webster's New World
Made of or resembling this fabric.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Taffeta
Noun
Singular:
taffeta
Plural:
taffetasOrigin of Taffeta
Middle English taffata from Old French taffetas from Old Italian taffetà from Persian tāfta silk or linen cloth from past participle of tāftan to twist, spin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Middle English taffata from Old French taffetas from Old Italian taffetà from Persian tāfta silk or linen cloth from past participle of tāftan to twist, spin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French taffetas, from Italian taffettà, from Persian تافته (tâfte).
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