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algerienne
[ al-jeer-ee-en ]
noun
- a brightly striped woolen fabric used for tents, awnings, curtains, etc.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of algerienne1
From French algérienne, feminine of algérien “Algerian,” from the fact that the fabric is made in Algeria
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Example Sentences
The newcomer was Heloise Brisetout, with a splendid algerienne, such as scarves used to be called, about her shoulders.
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