SATIN

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Arabic zaytūnī, literally, of Zaytūn, seaport in China during the Middle Ages Date: 14th century a fabric (as of silk) in ~ weave with lustrous face and dull back, II. adjective Date: 15th century made of or covered with ~, suggestive of ~ especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch