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natte

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nat·​te | \ nəˈtā \
plural -s

Definition of natte

: a basket weave made with contrasting colors in the warp and weft also : a fabric with such a weave woven usually from silk, rayon, and cotton

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History and Etymology for natte

French natté, from past participle of natter to plait, braid, from natte mat, from Late Latin natta, alteration of matta

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“Natte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natte. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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