zephyr yarn


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.

Origin of zephyr yarn

1
First recorded in 1860–65

Words Nearby zephyr yarn

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How to use zephyr yarn in a sentence

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

    Textiles | William H. Dooley