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organdy

American

[awr-guhn-dee] / ˈɔr gən di /

Or organdie

noun

plural

organdies

a fine, thin cotton fabric usually having a durable crisp finish, white, dyed, or printed: used for blouses, dresses, curtains, trimmings, etc.

Etymology

Origin of organdy

First recorded in 1825–35, organdy is from the French word organdi, of obscure origin

Vocabulary lists containing organdy

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Vegetable prints featured on light organdy, alongside a palette mixing natural bright hues with soil browns.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

But MacNolia seemed undaunted as she crossed the stage at the National Museum auditorium in her blue organdy dress and blue socks just before 10 a.m. on the morning of May 26, 1936.

From Washington Post • Jul. 10, 2021

Reportedly, Price had the urge to shout, “Ole!” and producer Howie Horwitz offered him two ears and an organdy bow.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2015

Jenahara Nasution's Eastern Opulence line was sleekly cut with linings of flowing organdy and chiffon silk, accented with traditional Tasikmalaya embroidery from West Java.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2013

Lampshades and picture frames, organdy party dresses yellowed with age.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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