Definitions for taffetaˈtæf ɪ tə
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
taf•fe•taˈtæf ɪ tə(n.; adj.)(pl.)-tas
(n.)a smooth, crisp, usu. lustrous fabric of silk, rayon, acetate, or various other fibers, in plain weave, with a fine horizontal rib.
Category: Textiles
(adj.)of or resembling taffeta.
Category: Textiles
Origin of taffeta:
1325–75; ME taffata < ML 蠐 Pers tāftah silken or linen cloth
Princeton's WordNet
taffeta(noun)
a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
Wiktionary
taffeta(Noun)
A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Origin: From taffetas, from taffettà, from (tâfte).
Webster Dictionary
Taffeta(noun)
alt. of Taffety
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