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cambric
[ keym-brik ]
/ ˈkeɪm brɪk /
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noun
a thin, plain cotton or linen fabric of fine close weave, usually white.
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cambric
/ (ˈkeɪmbrɪk) /
noun
a fine white linen or cotton fabric
Word Origin for cambric
C16: from Flemish Kamerijk Cambrai
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