satiné

1 of 2

noun

sat·​i·​né
¦satᵊn¦ā
plural -s
1
: a timber tree (Brosimum paraense) of Brazil and the Guianas
2
: the heavy hard lustrous red wood of satiné used for cabinetwork, veneers and furniture because of its golden sheen

satine

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variant spelling of sateen

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, satiny, from past participle of satiner to satinize, from satin, noun, from Middle French

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“Satiné.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin%C3%A9. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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