bengaline

[ beng-guh-leen, beng-guh-leen ]

noun

1. a poplin-like fabric having a crosswise corded effect, woven with coarse yarn in the filling direction.

bengaline

/ ˈbɛŋɡəˌliːn; ˌbɛŋɡəˈliːn /

noun

1. a heavy corded fabric, esp silk with woollen or cotton cord

Word History and Origins

Origin of bengaline¹

From French, dating back to 1880–85; Bengal, -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of bengaline¹

C19: from French; see Bengal, -ine ¹; first produced in Bengal

Example Sentences

Veronica was already clear of her dark blue bengaline frock and reaching for the silken comfort of the negligee.

From Project Gutenberg

The same weave is also found in all-silk goods, under the designation of all-silk bengaline.

From Project Gutenberg

She 's feelin' worse than ever over Lucy's decidin' to be married at home on account o' the blue bengaline.

From Project Gutenberg