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organza.

A thin, stiff, sheer fabric that is made from silk or a synthetic yarn, which resembles organdy, and is used in dressmaking.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɔːˈɡæn.zə/Received-Pronunciation/ɔɹˈɡæn.zə/General-American
  1. A thin, stiff, sheer fabric that is made from silk or a synthetic yarn, which resembles organdy, and is used in dressmaking.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Attested since about 1820, of uncertain origin. Suggestions include: alteration of Lorganza (supposedly a trade name at the time for such a fabric) and/or ultimate derivation from Urgench or Old Urgench (supposedly associated with fabric production).

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