Cambric

/ˈkæmbrɪk/ noun

A fine, smooth, lightweight linen or cotton fabric originally made in Cambrai, France, used for clothing, handkerchiefs, and fine garments.

Named after Cambrai (Cameracum in Latin), a city in northern France that became famous in the 16th century for producing exceptionally fine linen. The fabric became so renowned that the city's name became the fabric's name across European languages.

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