algerienne

[ al-jeer-ee-en ]

noun

1. a brightly striped woolen fabric used for tents, awnings, curtains, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of algerienne¹

From French algérienne, feminine of algérien “Algerian,” from the fact that the fabric is made in Algeria

Example Sentences

The newcomer was Heloise Brisetout, with a splendid algerienne, such as scarves used to be called, about her shoulders.

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