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gingham


ging·ham

noun \ˈgiŋ-əm\

Definition of GINGHAM

: a clothing fabric usually of yarn-dyed cotton in plain weave
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Examples of GINGHAM

  1. a red and white gingham tablecloth

Origin of GINGHAM

modification of Malay genggang striped cloth
First Known Use: 1615

Other Textiles Terms

batt, bias, brocade, duck, flock, lawn, toile

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