TAFFETA


Meaning of TAFFETA in English

taf ‧ fe ‧ ta /ˈtæfətə, ˈtæfɪtə/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: taffetas , from Turkish tafta , from Persian taftah 'woven' ]

a shiny stiff cloth made from silk or ↑ nylon

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