poult-de-soie
[ French pooduh-swah ]
/ French pudəˈswɑ /
noun
a soft, ribbed silk fabric, used especially for dresses.
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Origin of poult-de-soie
From French, dating back to 1825–35; see origin at paduasoy
Words nearby poult-de-soie
poulaine, poulard, poulard wheat, Poulenc, poult, poult-de-soie, poulterer, poulter's measure, poultice, poultry, poultryman
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