bengaline

noun

ben·​ga·​line ˈbeŋ-gə-ˌlēn How to pronounce bengaline (audio)
: a fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (such as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination

Word History

Etymology

French, from Bengal

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bengaline was in 1839

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Cite this Entry

“Bengaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bengaline. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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