organdie

esp US organdy

/ (ˈɔːɡəndɪ) /

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noun plural -dies

a fine and slightly stiff cotton fabric used esp for dresses

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Word Origin for organdie

C19: from French organdi, of unknown origin

Words nearby organdie

Orff, orfray, org, organ, organa, organdie, organdy, organelle, organelles, organ grinder, organic

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How to use organdie in a sentence

Isabel suddenly felt herself and her organdie absurdly out of place in this room with its enchantress atmosphere.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
And go I did, finally, as meekly as possible, and I wore the pink organdie and had a lovely time.
Glory of Youth|Temple Bailey
Elise had on a childish one-piece pink frock, with sleeves above the elbow, and an organdie sash.
The Gay Cockade|Temple Bailey
An organdie may be defined as a fine, translucent muslin used exclusively for dress goods.
Textiles|William H. Dooley

Organdie considered in relation to cost as wearing material is rather expensive.
Textiles|William H. Dooley