paduasoy

American

[paj-oo-uh-soi] / ˈpædʒ u əˌsɔɪ /

noun

a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.
a garment made of this.

paduasoy British

/ ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ /

noun

a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc
a garment made of this

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noun

paduasoys

plural

Etymology

Origin of paduasoy

1625–35; alteration of French pou de soie (variant of poult de soie literally, pelt of silk) by association with Padua

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