DUPION


Meaning of DUPION in English

/dooh"pee ohn'/ , n.

1. a cocoon formed jointly by two silkworms.

2. douppioni.

Also, dupioni /dooh'pee oh"nee/ .

[ 1820-30; alter. of F doupion doppione, equiv. to doppi ( e ) DOUBLE + -one aug. suffix ]

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