piña cloth

noun

piña cloth

/ ˈpiːnjə /

First recorded in 1855–60

C19: from Spanish piña pineapple

She laid aside the silk saya or Filipino skirt and piña cloth bodice, for a dress of European style.

This is ordinarily made of piña cloth, a cheap, gauzy material, manufactured from pineapple fiber.

They were much pleased to exhibit the various garments they wore of the piña cloth.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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