"nainsook" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈneɪnˌsʊk/ [General-American, Received-Pronunciation] Forms: nainsooks [plural]
Etymology: From Hindi नैनसुख (nainsukh), from नैन (nain, “eye”) + सुख (sukh, “pleasure, luxury”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|hi|नैनसुख}} Hindi नैनसुख (nainsukh) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} nainsook (countable and uncountable, plural nainsooks)
  1. A soft, fine muslin of South Asian origin, sometimes used to make baby clothes. Wikipedia link: nainsook Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Fabrics Synonyms: nyansook

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