Etamine

/ˈɛtəmiːn/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of etamin; a thin, loosely woven fabric used for lightweight garments and curtains.

Etymology

Alternate spelling of 'etamin,' both derived from French 'étamine.' The '-ine' ending is common in English variant spellings of French textile terms.

Kelly Says

Fashion and textile industries love -ine endings for fabrics: muslin, sateen, percaline—it's almost like the '-ine' makes the fabric sound more elegant and sophisticated!

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