organdie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of organdie
C19: from French organdi, of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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In this lesser-known story by Noel Streatfeild, Selina Cole is growing up in post-war England, with no occasions to wear an organdie dress with a blue satin sash.
From The Guardian • Jul. 12, 2012
The wedding dress was sleeveless white organdie, with white satin flowers appliquéd on the neck and the bust.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 30, 2010
As for the ladies donning organdie after May 30, such a conception of the apparel of our ladies is just plain preposterous.
From Time Magazine Archive
She thinks we shouldn't wear organdie blouses or put red polish on our fingernails.
From Time Magazine Archive
The next day Mrs. Graham came down upon the Hollisters in her limousine, and an exquisite toilet of organdie and ribbons.
From The Enchanted Barn by Hill, Grace Livingston
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