duvetyn

or du·ve·tine, du·ve·tyne

[ doo-vi-teen, dyoo- ]
/ ˈdu vɪˌtin, ˈdyu- /

noun

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

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Origin of duvetyn

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

Words nearby duvetyn

duvalier, duve, duveneck, duvet, duvet day, duvetyn, duvida, dux, duxbury, duyker, dv
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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

Word Origin for duvetyn

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