- a variation of organdy.
organdie
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of organdie
C19: from French organdi, of unknown origin
Explanation
Organdie is a crisp, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton. Old-fashioned, formal children's clothes with big, stiff, ruffles are often made of organdie. Organdie is so fine that it's nearly translucent, but a special finish is usually applied to make it stiff and prevent wrinkling. Light summer dresses are sometimes made of organdie with a lighter finish, while fancy organdie curtains tend to be much stiffer. The word's origin, beyond the French organdi, is a bit of a mystery, though it may stem from Organzi, an Uzbek city that was once a textile center.
Vocabulary lists containing organdie
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
Specifically the great aircraft engine makers, Hispano-Suiza, sent famed Sacha Guitry's good friend, Mlle Claude May, to win a Grand Prix d'Honneur in starched organdie with peplum jacket and one of their dazzling cars.
From Time Magazine Archive
Women dressed in organdie; men went without coats.
From Time Magazine Archive
I’ll wear that organdie frock Jerry likes so much; the one with the yellow rosebud in it.
From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Pauline Lester
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