coutil

noun cou·til \ küˈtē(ə)l , -til \

Definition of coutil

plural -s

: a firm durable cotton or cotton and rayon fabric that is usually woven in herringbone twill and is used especially for foundation garments and suitings

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Origin and Etymology of coutil

French, from Old French, smooth tightly woven cloth used for covering mattresses, from coute quilt, mattress

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