China silk

American  

noun

1. a lightweight silk fabric constructed in plain weave, often used for linings, blouses, slips, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of China silk

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Now here, ma'am, is a rich China silk I bought in the streets of Shanghai, where the long-legged chickens come from.

From Hidden Hand by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte

She had already been presented with a white China silk tea-gown, the scores of two of the latest light operas, and an amethyst belt-pin.

From The Wayfarers by Cutting, Mary Stewart Doubleday

Faded stuffed chairs and divans with soft cushions stood in melancholy symmetry around the room, the walls of which were hung with China silk.

From Best Russian Short Stories by Seltzer, Thomas

And besides," she added, "I don't believe there's enough of my China silk to cut anything.

From Clover and Blue Grass by Hall, Eliza Calvert

I got a dandy China silk dress, and some new white kid shoes!

From Free Air by Lewis, Sinclair