sateen

Meaning

A type of cotton cloth with a shiny surface and dull back, woven using the technique that, when applied to silk or nylon, results in cloth called satin.

Synonyms

glazed cotton

satin cloth

Translations

Pronounced as (IPA)
/səˈtiːn/
Etymology

A 19th century variant of satin, perhaps influenced by velveteen.

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