bombasine

A tailor cuts a piece of bombasine for a coat.

Definition

Noun (countable and uncountable) - A fine, twilled fabric made of silk and worsted, often used for mourning garments.

Usage Examples

• (A specific fabric for mourning.)
• (A type of fabric.)

Advanced Usage

• "bombasine weave": the specific twill pattern characteristic of this fabric.
  • The bombasine weave gives the material a subtle diagonal rib. (The distinctive texture of the fabric.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bombazine (n): an alternative spelling of bombasine, referring to the same fabric.
  • The antique shop sold a length of bombazine from the 19th century. (The same fabric under a different spelling.)

Synonyms

• Twill: a fabric with a diagonal weave pattern.
• Worsted: a type of yarn or fabric made from long-staple wool.

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