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dupion

Syllabification: (du·pi·on)
Pronunciation: /ˈdo͞opēˌän/
(also dupioni /ˌdo͞opēˈōnē/ or silk dupion)
Definition of dupion

noun

  • a rough slubbed silk fabric woven from the threads of double cocoons.
  • an imitation of silk dupion with other fibers.

Origin:

early 19th century (in the sense 'double cocoon'): from French doupion, from Italian doppione, from doppio 'double'

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