plissé

Or plis·se

[plee-sey, pli-]

noun

1. a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment.

2. a usually lightweight fabric having this finish.

plissé

/ ˈpliːseɪ, ˈplɪs- /

noun

1. fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic soda

   cotton plissé

2. such a finish on a fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of plissé¹

1870–75; < French plissé, noun use of past participle of plisser to pleat; ply ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of plissé¹

French plissé pleated, from plisser to pleat; see _ply ²