"bombazine" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɒmbəziːn/ [UK], /ˈbʌmbəziːn/ [UK] Forms: bombazines [plural]
Etymology: From Middle French bombasin, from Late Latin bombasinum, ultimately from bombyx (“silkworm”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|frm|bombasin}} Middle French bombasin, {{der|en|LL.|bombasinum}} Late Latin bombasinum Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} bombazine (countable and uncountable, plural bombazines)
  1. A twilled or corded fabric made from silk, wool, or cotton dyed black. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Fabrics Synonyms: bombasine, bombazin, bombasin
    Sense id: en-bombazine-en-noun-D6Tq4l7~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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