Definitions for nankeen
ˈnænˈkin; -ˈkɪnnan·keen

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nankeennoun

   a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. nankeennoun

   a type of cotton cloth originally from Nanking in China.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nankeen

   Nankeen (also called Nankeen cloth) is a kind of pale yellowish cloth originally made in Nanking (modern Nanjing), China from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton that is then dyed.The term blue nankeen describes hand-printed fabric of artistic refinement and primitive simplicity, which originated on the Silk Road over three thousand years ago. Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are prepared and a mix of soybean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100% cotton fabric. When dry, the fabric is then dipped numerous times into the large tubs containing the indigo dye. After the desired color is achieved and the fabric has dried, the paste is scraped off, revealing the white patterns on the blue cloth. The fabric is then washed, dried, and ironed before fabrication.

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1. nankeen

   Nankeen is a type of durable, yellowish cotton fabric, originally made in Nanjing, China. The term can also refer to this characteristic color of yellowish-brown or dull yellow. Additionally, it may refer to nankeen trousers, traditional trousers made of this fabric.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nankeennoun

   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. Nankeennoun

   an imitation of this cloth by artificial coloring

3. Nankeennoun

   trousers made of nankeen

4. Etymology: [So called from its being originally manufactured at Nankin (Nanjing), in China.]

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1. Nankeen

   Nankeen, also called Nankeen cloth, is a kind of pale yellowish cloth, originally made at Nanjing from a yellow variety of cotton, but subsequently manufactured from ordinary cotton which is then dyed. Also in the plural a piece or variety of this cloth. The term blue nankeen describes hand-printed fabric of artistic refinement and primitive simplicity, which originated on the Silk Road over three thousand years ago. Hand-carved stencils, originally made from wood but now from heavy paper, are prepared and a mix of soya bean flour and slaked lime is applied through the openings of the stencil onto the 100% cotton fabric. When dry, the fabric is then dipped numerous times into the large tubs containing the indigo dye. After the desired color is achieved and the fabric has dried, the paste is scraped off, revealing the white patterns on the blue cloth. The fabric is then washed, dried, and ironed before fabrication. Such fabric represents one of many fast-disappearing historic art forms which embody ancient Chinese culture and tradition.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nankeen

   nan-kēn′, n. a buff-coloured cotton cloth first made at Nankin in China: (pl.) clothes, esp. breeches, made of nankeen.—Also Nankin′.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Nankeen

   Cotton stuff originally made at Nankin, in China.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nankeen in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of nankeen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nankeen
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nankeen
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nankeen
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nankeen
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=nankeen
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=nankeen
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=nankeen