Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Algerian stripe

noun

Definition of Algerian stripe 

: a usually cream-colored coating fabric with alternate stripes of coarse cotton and fine silk

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

First Known Use of Algerian stripe

1858, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Algerian stripe

Share Algerian stripe

Resources for Algerian stripe

Cite Time Traveler Time Traveler! Explore the year a word first appeared

Dictionary Entries near Algerian stripe

Algeria

Algerian fir

Algerian ivy

Algerian stripe

algerita

algeroba

-algia

Statistics for Algerian stripe

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for Algerian stripe

The first known use of Algerian stripe was in 1858

See more words from the same year

Comments on Algerian stripe

What made you want to look up Algerian stripe? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

rebuff

to reject or criticize sharply

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

  • the-triumph-of-venus-by-alessandro-magnasco
  • Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Bee Cubed

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games