A printed cotton fabric with a glazed finish, typically featuring bright floral patterns. Often used for curtains, upholstery, and home decorating.
From Hindi छींट (chīṅṭ) meaning 'spotted' or 'speckled', referring to the printed patterns on the fabric. The word entered English in the 17th century through British trade with India, where these colorful printed cottons were highly prized and imported to Europe.
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