— satinlike , adj.
/sat"n/ , n.
1. a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
2. See satin weave .
3. a dress or other garment of satin: She wore her green satin.
adj.
4. of or like satin; smooth; glossy.
5. made of or covered or decorated with satin: a satin pillow.
[ 1325-75; ME satyn ( e ) satin, prob. atlas ) zaytuni (satin) of Zaitun a city in China where the cloth was made, prob. Tsinkiang ]