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zephyr yarn

American  

noun

  1. any of various soft, lightweight yarns, often of silk, rayon, or a combination of natural and synthetic fibers, for woven and knit goods.

Etymology

Origin of zephyr yarn

First recorded in 1860–65

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This last drawing reduces the roll to about the thickness of zephyr yarn.

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