āˈpaŋˌglā; |āˌpan|glā, -paŋ|- noun
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Etymology: French épinglé, from past participle of épingler to pin, from épingle pin, from Latin spinula small thorn, diminutive of spina thorn, spine — more at spine
: a silk, rayon, or worsted clothing fabric in plain weave characterized by alternating wide and narrow cross ribs