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bengaline


ben·ga·line

noun \ˈbeŋ-gə-ˌlēn\

Definition of BENGALINE

: a fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination

Origin of BENGALINE

French, from Bengal
First Known Use: 1884

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