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Nankeen (Noun)

Meaning

A durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The antique chair was upholstered with nankeen, giving it an authentic, vintage look.
  • She carefully selected a nankeen fabric for her restoration project, aiming to maintain its historical accuracy.
  • Nankeen was highly prized in Europe for its soft yet durable qualities, making it an ideal choice for everyday clothing.
  • As a collector of rare textiles, she was thrilled to find a piece of genuine nankeen from 18th-century China.
  • During the Victorian era, ladies often wore dresses made of nankeen, favoring its understated yet elegant appearance.

Hypernyms

  • Textile
  • Material
  • Cloth
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