They import fine silk textiles from China.
brought back a whole suitcase of beautiful textiles from India
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First Known Use: 1626
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year; especially : a fabric that is woven or knit
textiles : the businesses that make textiles
See words that rhyme with textile Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for textile Spanish Central: Translation of textile Nglish: Translation of textile for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of textile for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about textile
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