chintz
Americannoun
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a printed cotton fabric, glazed or unglazed, used especially for draperies.
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a painted or stained calico from India.
noun
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a printed, patterned cotton fabric, with glazed finish
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a painted or stained Indian calico
Etymology
Origin of chintz
1605–15; earlier chints, plural of chint < Gujarati chī̃ṭ
Example Sentences
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“It’s a mix of traditional decor, like prints, chintz, real wood furniture and classical design elements with more modern,” she wrote.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023
Released the same year as Ritchie Valens’ version of “La Bamba,” this chintz speaks to a U.S. that once was fine with bilingualism in its chart-toppers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022
In the family room sits a chintz ottoman with a ruffle along the bottom; ruffled throw pillows rest on the armchairs.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2022
How much does she charge for a 10m roll of chintz wallpaper inspired by an 18th century sarong?
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2021
The chintz covers on the chairs and on the sofa were new and shiny.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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