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POPLIN
poplin
(noun) a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
poplin (countable and uncountable, plural poplins)
A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted; used especially for women's dresses.
Synonyms
• bengaline
Proper noun
Poplin (plural Poplins)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Poplin is the 12921st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2379 individuals. Poplin is most common among White (94.12%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Pop"lin, n. Etym: [F. popeline, papeline.]
Definition: A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted, - - used especially for women's dresses. Irish poplin, a fabric with silk warp and worsted weft, made in Ireland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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