Main Entry: al·paca
Pronunciation: al-'pa-k&
Function: noun
Etymology: Spanish, from Aymara allpaqa
1 : a domesticated mammal (Lama pacos) especially of
2 a : wool of the alpaca b (1) : a thin cloth made of or containing this wool (2) : a rayon or cotton imitation of this cloth
Main Entry: ban·deau
Pronunciation: ban-'dO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural ban·deaux /-'dOz/
Etymology: French, diminutive of bande
Main Entry: benji’s linen
Pronunciation: BEN - jeez - LIN-en
Variant(s): or benjamin, ben
Function: noun
Etymology: ana’s son
: a nice linen fabric, that has a rumpled look and washes well
: cloth made of flax and noted for its strength, coolness, and luster
: thread or yarn spun from flax
: clothing or household articles made of linen cloth or similar fabric
: paper made from linen fibers or with a linen finish
Main Entry: burn·out
Pronunciation: 'burn-"naut
Function: noun :a chemical process that etches designs into fabric by basically erasing a design through one layer of a two-layer weave
Main Entry: bustle
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
: a pad or framework expanding and supporting the fullness and drapery of the back of a woman's skirt or dress; also : the drapery so supported
Main Entry: char·meuse
Pronunciation: (")shär-'müz, -'müs, -'myüz, -'m&(r)z
Function: noun
Etymology: French, feminine of charmeur charmer, from charmer to charm
: a fine semilustrous crepe in satin weave
Main Entry: da·shi·ki
Pronunciation: DA-'shE-kE, dä-, da-
Function: noun
Etymology: modification of Yoruba dànsíkí
: a usually brightly colored loose-fitting pullover garment
Main Entry: dob·by
Pronunciation: 'dä-bE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural dobbies
Etymology: perhaps from Dobby, nickname for Robert
1 : a loom attachment for weaving small figures
2 : a fabric or figured weave made with a dobby
Main Entry: faille
Pronunciation: 'FI-uhl
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Old French
: a somewhat shiny closely woven silk, rayon, or cotton fabric characterized by slight ribs in the weft
Main Entry: flock
Function: transitive verb
1 : to fill with flock
2 : to decorate with flock
Main Entry: French terry
Pronunciation: french’ 'ter-E
Function: noun
1 : A knitted fabric that is smooth on one side and has an uncut loop pile on the underside. Not quite as heavy as Fleece.
Pronunciation: 'gau-(")chO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural gauchos
Etymology: American Spanish
: a cowboy of the So. American pampas
Main Entry: geor·gette
Pronunciation: jor-'jet
Function: noun
Etymology: from Georgette, a trademark
: a sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns to produce a dull pebbly surface
Main Entry: gored
Function: transitive verb
1 : to cut into a tapering triangular form
Etymology: obsolete French gormette curb of a bridle
1 : a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement
2 : an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it
Main Entry: hasp
Pronunciation: 'hasp
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, alteration from Old English hæpse; akin to Middle High German haspe hasp
: any of several devices for fastening; especially : a fastener especially for a door or lid consisting of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock
Main Entry: her·ring·bone
Pronunciation: 'her-i[ng]-"bOn, 'he-ri[ng]-
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
1 : a pattern made up of rows of parallel lines which in any two adjacent rows slope in opposite directions
2 a : a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern; also : a suit made of this fabric b : a herringbone arrangement (as of materials or parts)
Main Entry: jac·quard
Pronunciation: 'ja-"kärd
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
Etymology: Joseph Jacquard
1 : a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern
Main Entry: mé·lange
Pronunciation: mA-'länzh, -'länj
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French, from mesler, meler to mix
: a mixture often of incongruous elements
Main Entry: mer·cer·ize
Pronunciation: 'mer-sir-"rIz
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -ized; -iz·ing
Etymology: John Mercer died 1866 English calico printer
: to give (as cotton yarn) luster, strength, and receptiveness to dyes by treatment under tension with caustic soda
- mer·cer·i·za·tion /"mer-sir-'IzA-shn/ noun
Main Entry: me·ri·no
Pronunciation: m&-'rE-(")nO
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -nos
Etymology: Spanish
1 : any of a breed of fine-wooled white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality
2 : a soft wool or wool and cotton clothing fabric resembling cashmere
3 : a fine wool and cotton yarn used for hosiery and knitwear
Main Entry: mus·lin
Pronunciation: 'mUz-lin
Function: noun
Etymology: French mousseline, from Italian mussolina, from Arabic mawsilIy of
: a plain-woven sheer to coarse cotton fabric
Main Entry: pi·ma cotton
Pronunciation: 'pE-m&-, 'pi-
Function: noun
Etymology: Pima County, Arizona
: a cotton that produces fiber of exceptional strength and firmness and that was developed in the southwestern United States by selection and breeding of Egyptian cottons
Main Entry: pi·qué
Variant(s): or pi·que /pi-'kA, 'pE-"/
Function: noun
Etymology: French piqué, from past participle of piquer to prick, quilt
1 : a durable ribbed clothing fabric of cotton, rayon, or silk
2 : decoration of a tortoiseshell or ivory object with inlaid fragments of gold or silver
Main Entry: poin·telle
Pronunciation: "poin-'tel
Function: noun
Etymology: perhaps from point + -elle (as in dentelle lace)
: an openwork design (as in knitted fabric) typically in the shape of chevrons; also : a fabric with this design
Main Entry: pop·lin
Pronunciation: 'pä-pl&n
Function: noun
Etymology: French papeline
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs
Main Entry: puck·er
Pronunciation: 'puh-ker
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): puck·ered; puck·er·ing /-k(&-)ri[ng]/
Etymology: probably irregular from 1poke
intransitive senses : to become wrinkled or constricted
transitive senses : to contract into folds or wrinkles
Main Entry: rip·stop
Pronunciation: 'rip-"stäp
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or being a fabric woven with a double thread at regular intervals so that small tears do not spread <ripstop nylon>
- ripstop noun
Main Entry: ruche
Pronunciation: 'rüsh
Variant(s): or ruch·ing /'rü-shi[ng]/
Function: noun
Etymology: French ruche literally, beehive, from Medieval Latin rusca bark
: a pleated, fluted, or gathered strip of fabric used for trimming
ruched /'rüsht/ adjective
Main Entry: slub
Pronunciation: 'slub
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): slubbed; slub·bing
Etymology: back-formation from slubbing
: to draw out and twist (as slivers of wool) slightly
Function: noun
: a soft thick uneven section in a yarn or thread
Main Entry: sou·tache
Pronunciation: sü-'tash
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Hungarian sujtás
: a narrow braid with herringbone pattern used as trimming
Main Entry: ter·ry
Pronunciation: 'ter-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural terries
Etymology: perhaps modification of French tiré, past participle of tirer to draw
1 : the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2 : an absorbent fabric with such loops -- called also terry cloth
Main Entry: tulle
Pronunciation: 'tül
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from
: a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
Main Entry: tweed
Pronunciation: 'twEd
Function: noun
Etymology: probably short for Scots tweedling, twidling twilled cloth
1 : a rough woolen fabric made usually in twill weaves and used especially for suits and coats
2 plural : tweed clothing; specifically : a tweed suit
Main Entry: voile
Pronunciation: 'voi-el
Function: noun
Etymology: French, veil, from Latin vela, neuter plural of velum
: a fine soft sheer fabric used especially for women's summer clothing or curtains
Main Entry: welt
Pronunciation: 'welt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English welte
1 : a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
2 : a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a garment) for ornament or reinforcement
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): yoked; yok·ing
transitive senses
1 a (1) : to put a yoke on (2) : to join in or with a
2 : to join as if by a yoke
intransitive senses : to become joined or linked