paramatta
Definition
Noun: - A lightweight fabric made from merino wool and cotton or silk, typically used for clothing such as dresses or coats.
Usage Examples
- (A lightweight wool-cotton blend fabric.)
- (A historical fabric type.)
Advanced Usage
- "Paramatta cloth": a specific variant of the fabric, often associated with colonial-era clothing.
- The museum displayed a paramatta cloth uniform worn by Australian convicts in the 1800s. (A durable, lightweight fabric used for uniforms.)
Variants and Related Words
- Paramatta silk: a subtype of paramatta where silk replaces cotton.
- The evening gown was made of paramatta silk, giving it a luxurious sheen. (A silk version of the fabric.)
Synonyms
- Worsted: a smooth, lightweight wool fabric, though not identical to paramatta.
- Merino-cotton blend: a general term for similar mixed-fiber fabrics.
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