Georgette

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[ jawr-jet ]

noun
  1. a sheer silk or rayon crepe of dull texture.

Origin of Georgette

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First recorded in 1910–15; formerly a trademark
  • Also called Georgette crepe .

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Other definitions for Georgette (2 of 2)

Georgette2
[ jawr-jet, jawr-jet ]

noun
  1. a female given name, form of Georgia.

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British Dictionary definitions for georgette

georgette

georgette crepe

/ (dʒɔːˈdʒɛt) /


noun
    • a thin silk or cotton crepe fabric with a mat finish

    • (as modifier): a georgette blouse

Origin of georgette

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C20: from the name Mme Georgette, a French modiste

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