n.
Pronunciation: ˌ bäm-b ə - ' z ē n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French bombasin, from Medieval Latin bombacinum, bombycinum silken texture, from Latin, neuter of bombycinus of silk, from bombyc-, bombyx
Date: 1572
1 : a twilled fabric with silk warp and worsted filling
2 : a silk fabric in twill weave dyed black