ˈbrilyən.ˌtēn, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French brillantine, from brillant brilliant + -ine — more at brilliant
1. : a usually colored and perfumed dressing for making hair glossy
2. : a lightweight lustrous clothing fabric that is similar to alpaca and is woven in plain or fancy weaves usually with a cotton warp and a mohair or worsted filling