charmeuse
noun
a soft, lightweight, drapable fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, having a semilustrous satin face and a dull back.
charmeuse
American
[shahr-mooz, -moos, sha r -mœz]
/ ʃɑrˈmuz, -ˈmus, ʃarˈmœz /
noun
Charmeuse
British
/ ʃarmøz, ʃɑːˈmuːz /
noun
Etymology
Origin of charmeuse
First recorded in 1905–10; formerly trademark
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Perhaps his crushed satin charmeuse blouse in cocoa would boost your mood and not bust your budget.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 13, 2019
Check out Julia Clancey’s Edith red-and-pink silk charmeuse oversized front-knotted turban.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2018
Oysters on silk charmeuse shirtdresses, oysters on belts, oyster shades in silk and lace, oysters down the sequin mini-dresses, often with their nacre-encrusted jewel nestled inside.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2017
The pièce de résistance was a group of silk charmeuse gowns featuring artwork from “Star Wars” — images of R2-D2, Luke Skywalker and Yoda.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2016
Nellie was on her father's arm, daintily attired in white charmeuse with her tulle veil trimmed in orange blossoms, and her girl friends declared that she was the prettiest bride they had ever seen.
From The Rover Boys in Business Or, The search for the missing bonds by Edward Stratemeyer
For half an hour after the departure of the little Charmeuse car with Sir Richmond and Dr. Martineau, the brass Mercury lay unheeded in the dusty roadside grass.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Sir Richmond produced the Michelin maps which he had taken out of the pockets of the little Charmeuse.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
The doctor was still saying these words when a violent and ultimately disastrous struggle began between Sir Richmond and the little Charmeuse car.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
The little Charmeuse was towed to hospital and the two psychiatrists took up their quarters at the Radiant Hotel with its pleasant lawns and graceful landing stage at the bend towards the bridge.
From Secret Places of the Heart by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
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