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organdie

/ ˈɔːɡəndɪ /

noun

  1. a fine and slightly stiff cotton fabric used esp for dresses


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Word History and Origins

Origin of organdie1

C19: from French organdi, of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

Isabel suddenly felt herself and her organdie absurdly out of place in this room with its enchantress atmosphere.

And go I did, finally, as meekly as possible, and I wore the pink organdie and had a lovely time.

Elise had on a childish one-piece pink frock, with sleeves above the elbow, and an organdie sash.

An organdie may be defined as a fine, translucent muslin used exclusively for dress goods.

Organdie considered in relation to cost as wearing material is rather expensive.

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