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geor·gette
(jôr-jĕt′)n.
A sheer, strong, silk or silklike fabric with a dull, crinkled finish.
[Originally a trademark.]
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georgette
(dʒɔːˈdʒɛt) orgeorgette crepe
n
(Textiles)
a. a thin silk or cotton crepe fabric with a mat finish
b. (as modifier): a georgette blouse.
[C20: from the name Mme Georgette, a French modiste]
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Geor•gette
(dʒɔrˈdʒɛt)n.
(sometimes l.c.) a sheer silk or rayon crepe of dull texture.
[1910–15; formerly a trademark]
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Noun 1. georgette - a thin silk dress material
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