percaline

noun

per·​ca·​line ˌpər-kə-ˈlēn How to pronounce percaline (audio)
: a lightweight cotton fabric
especially : a glossy fabric used for bookbindings

Word History

Etymology

French, from percale

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of percaline was in 1888

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Cite this Entry

“Percaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percaline. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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