dupion
noun
a cocoon formed jointly by two silkworms.
dupioni
-
a variation of
dupion.
Example Sentences
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Composed of salvaged vintage linen or dupioni silk and stuffed with mattresslike wadding and sometimes pieces of wood for stability, they only look hard; in reality, they’re soft, even slightly yielding.
From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
In one of her runway looks, a modern bride would be able to slyly reveal toned legs through the back slit of a dupioni silk gown with sculpted sleeves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2018
The Zophie is a black dupioni silk cocktail hat with black satin rose curl, silk leaves, fancy braiding, French ribbons and tulle poofs.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2012
The Liza is a black dupioni silk wide-brim hat with giant two-tone turquoise rose curl with turquoise organza-covered shantung sash and black silk organza feather spears to accent.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2012
