\ ˈtī-ˌdī
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Definition of tie-dye
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: tie-dyeing
2
: a tie-dyed garment or fabric
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“Tie-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dye. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of tie-dye was circa 1939
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