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
A blue Peter Pan frock, a white organdie collar, white cuffs, a straw mushroom hat.
From Time Magazine Archive
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 would scream with horror at the thought of a pink and white organdie gown, made over rosy taffeta, but the kimono is another story.
From Threads of Grey and Gold by Reed, Myrtle
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