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.

Origin of plissé

1870–75; < French plissé, noun use of past participle of plisser to pleat; see ply²

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British Dictionary definitions for plisse

plissé

noun

fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic sodacotton plissé

such a finish on a fabric

Word Origin for plissé

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

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