Indienne

[ an-dee-en; French an-dyen ]

adjective

1. (of food) prepared or seasoned in East Indian style, as with curry.

noun

1. (lowercase) a lightweight cotton fabric printed or painted in imitation of fabrics made in India.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Indienne¹

1875–80, Americanism; < French à l'indienne; Indian

Example Sentences

Cette indienne est une sorte de percale ou toile de coton peinte, dont il y a plusieurs fabriques en Catalogne.

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The Indienne sailed gaily on with as fair a wind as could blow for her.

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It was then clearly discernible that she was a larger ship than the Indienne, and that she carried thirty-six guns.

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Order Arthur to bring us a few flags, and let us prove to this unknown, that the Indienne has several disguises at her disposal.

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One fourth of the crew of the Indienne fell killed or mutilated on the enemy's deck, in the midst of cries and maledictions.

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