Definitions for taffetaˈtæf ɪ tə

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

taf•fe•taˈtæf ɪ tə(n.; adj.)(pl.)-tas

  1. (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

  2. (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

  1. taffeta(noun)

    a crisp smooth lustrous fabric

Wiktionary

  1. taffeta(Noun)

    A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.

  2. Origin: From taffetas, from taffettà, from (tâfte).

Webster Dictionary

  1. Taffeta(noun)

    alt. of Taffety


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