Poplin

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpÉ’plɪn/

Origin

An alteration (taken as related to Pope) of French papeline, a distortion of Poperinge, a town in Flanders which was a centre for textile production.

Full definition of poplin

Noun

1. A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted, -- used especially for women's dresses.

Synonyms

• bengaline