u noun, plural pad·u·a·soys.
1.
a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.
2.
a garment made of this.
Origin:
1625–35; alteration of French pou de soie (variant of poult de soie literally, pelt of silk) by association with Padua
1625–35; alteration of French pou de soie (variant of poult de soie literally, pelt of silk) by association with Padua
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| —n | |
| 1. | a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc |
| 2. | a garment made of this |
| [C17: changed (through influence of | |
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