etamine

American

[et-uh-meen] / ˈɛt əˌmin /

noun

a lightweight cotton or worsted fabric constructed in plain weave and loosely woven.

etamine British

/ ˈɛtəmɪn, ˈɛtəˌmiːn /

noun

a cotton or worsted fabric of loose weave, used for clothing, curtains, etc

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Etymology

Origin of etamine

From French, dating back to 1750–60; see origin at estamin

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