challis
or chal·lie, chal·ly
a soft fabric of plain weave in wool, cotton, rayon, or other staple fiber, either in a solid color or, more often, a small print.
Origin of challis
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How to use challis in a sentence
She examined her challis anxiously, and sank back again, apparently relieved.
Quicksilver Sue | Laura Elizabeth Howe RichardsFrench challis is a material similar to the above, though usually characterized by a more glossy finish.
Textiles | William H. DooleyMost challis patterns are copied from the French silks, and this accounts in part for their tasteful designs and artistic effects.
Textiles | William H. DooleyAll wool challis does not differ essentially from the old-fashioned muslin delaine.
Textiles | William H. DooleyIt is not entirely the fault of either Mr. or Mrs. challis that they separate; there is much to be said on both sides.
Essays on Modern Novelists | William Lyon Phelps
British Dictionary definitions for challis
challie (ˈʃælɪ)
/ (ˈʃælɪ, -lɪs) /
a lightweight plain-weave fabric of wool, cotton, etc, usually with a printed design
Origin of challis
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