organza

[ awr-gan-zuh ]

noun

, plural or·gan·zas.

1. 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.

organza

/ ɔːˈɡænzə /

noun

1. a thin stiff fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, rayon, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of organza¹

First recorded in 1810–20; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of organza¹

C20: perhaps related to organzine

Example Sentences

It also used organza, compact crepe and cotton jersey plisse, among others.

From The Daily Beast

And his black evening gowns with bodices swathed in sheer black organza were a well-balanced cocktail of sex and subtlety.

From The Daily Beast