duvetyn

or du·ve·tine, du·ve·tyne

[ doo-vi-teen, dyoo- ]

noun

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

duvetyn

/ ˈdjuːvəˌtiːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of duvetyn¹

1910–15; < French duvetine, equivalent to duvet down ( duvet ) + -ine -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of duvetyn¹

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

Example Sentences

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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