chambray

noun

cham·​bray ˈsham-ˌbrā How to pronounce chambray (audio)
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns

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Word History

Etymology

irregular from Cambrai, France

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chambray was in 1787

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“Chambray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chambray. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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chambray

noun
cham·​bray ˈsham-ˌbrā How to pronounce chambray (audio)
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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