"chambray" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈʃɒmbɹeɪ/ [UK], /ˈʃambɹeɪ/ [UK] Forms: chambrays [plural]
Etymology: From French cambrai (“cambric”), and its source, Cambrai, the city in France where it originated; probably with alteration after chamber. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|cambrai||cambric}} French cambrai (“cambric”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} chambray (countable and uncountable, plural chambrays)
  1. A soft fabric woven with a white weft and coloured warp. Wikipedia link: Cambric Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Fabrics Related terms: cambric, gingham

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