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georgette

Syllabification: (geor·gette)
Pronunciation: /jôrˈjet/
Definition of georgette

noun

  • a thin silk or crepe dress material.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Georgette de la Plante (circa1900), French dressmaker

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