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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