tricotine

[ trik-uh-teen, tree-kuh- ]

noun

1. cavalry twill.

tricotine

/ ˌtrɪkəˈtiːn; ˌtriː- /

noun

1. a twill-weave woollen fabric resembling gabardine

Word History and Origins

Origin of tricotine¹

1895–1900; < French, equivalent to tricot tricot + -ine -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tricotine¹

C20: from French; see tricot

Example Sentences

Good taste is undeniably evident in the simple, one-piece business dress of navy blue serge or tricotine.

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