indienne
Definition of indienne
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: a light cotton fabric with designs painted or printed in imitation of designs used originally in subcontinental India
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Origin and Etymology of indienne
French, from feminine of indien Indian, from Medieval Latin indianus — more at indian
indienne
Definition of indienne
: seasoned (as with curry) in East Indian style rice indienne
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French, feminine of indien Indian
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