PERCALINE


Meaning of PERCALINE in English

|pərkə|lēn noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from percale (from Persian pargālah ) + -ine

: a lightweight cotton fabric made in plain weave, given various finishes (as glazing, moiré), and used especially for clothing and linings ; especially : a glossy fabric usually of one color used for bookbindings

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