organza
[ awr-gan-zuh ]
noun,plural or·gan·zas.
a sheer rayon, nylon, or silk fabric constructed in plain weave and with a crisp finish, used in the manufacture of evening dresses, trimmings, etc.
Origin of organza
1First recorded in 1810–20; origin uncertain
Words Nearby organza
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How to use organza in a sentence
It also used organza, compact crepe and cotton jersey plisse, among others.
Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2014: Palazzo Fashion | Liza Foreman | September 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd his black evening gowns with bodices swathed in sheer black organza were a well-balanced cocktail of sex and subtlety.
Chanel, Armani, and Givenchy Present Their Haute-Couture Collections in Paris | Robin Givhan | July 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for organza
organza
/ (ɔːˈɡænzə) /
noun
a thin stiff fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, rayon, etc
Origin of organza
1C20: perhaps related to organzine
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