Duplone

/ˈduːploʊn/ noun

Definition

Variant spelling or related term to duplon; a doubled silk fabric or thread.

Etymology

Likely a variant or related form of 'duplon', using '-one' suffix (similar to variations in textile terminology). May derive from the same Italian root 'dupione'.

Kelly Says

Textile names have wild variations across regions—'duplone' and 'duplon' refer to the same beautiful fabric, showing how the silk trade scattered terms across Europe as merchants spread their goods!

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