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greige

adjective
\ ˈgrā(zh) How to pronounce greige (audio) \

Definition of greige

: being in an unbleached undyed state as taken from a loom —used of textiles

First Known Use of greige

1926, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for greige

French grège raw (of silk), from Italian greggio

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