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1. (n.) nankeen
a durable yellow or buff fabric, formerly made from Chinese cotton.
2. nankeen
nankeens, garments made of this material.
Etymology: ( after NankinNanjing)
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1. (noun) nankeen
a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color
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1. (noun) nankeen
a species of cloth, of a firm texture, originally brought from China, made of a species of cotton (Gossypium religiosum) that is naturally of a brownish yellow color quite indestructible and permanent
2. (noun) nankeen
an imitation of this cloth by artificial coloring
3. (noun) nankeen
trousers made of nankeen
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