piña cloth

noun

1. a fine, sheer fabric of pineapple-leaf fiber, used especially for lingerie.

piña cloth

/ ˈpiːnjə /

noun

1. a fine fabric made from the fibres of the pineapple leaf

Word History and Origins

Origin of piña cloth¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Word History and Origins

Origin of piña cloth¹

C19: from Spanish piña pineapple

Example Sentences

Their dress is a satin skirt handsomely embroidered, and a waist of pina cloth, having flowing sleeves.

From Project Gutenberg

The pina cloth is made from the fibre of a leaf resembling that of the pineapple.

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