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plissé
or plis·se
[ plee-sey, pli- ]
noun
- a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment.
- a usually lightweight fabric having this finish.
plissé
/ ˈpliːseɪ; ˈplɪs- /
noun
- fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic soda
cotton plissé
- such a finish on a fabric
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of plissé1
French plissé pleated, from plisser to pleat; see ply ²
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Example Sentences
At the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh last May, she greeted other first wives in Thakoon's $2,075 Ikat print plissé number.
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