duvetyn

or du·ve·tine, du·ve·tyne

[ doo-vi-teen, dyoo- ]

noun

a napped fabric, in a twilled or plain weave, of cotton, wool, silk, or rayon.

Origin of duvetyn

1910–15; <French duvetine, equivalent to duvet down (see duvet) + -ine-ine²

Words Nearby duvetyn

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How to use duvetyn in a sentence

Select a perfectly sweet Rose du Barri duvetyn lined gris fonc.
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She wore a gown of taupe-colored duvetyn, and a velvet toque of the same color.
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British Dictionary definitions for duvetyn

duvetyn

duvetine or duvetyne

/ (ˈdjuːvəˌtiːn) /

noun

a soft napped velvety fabric of cotton, silk, wool, or rayon

Origin of duvetyn

C20: from French duvetine, from duvet down + -ine 1

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