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seersucker

Syllabification: (seer·suck·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈsi(ə)rˌsəkər/
Definition of seersucker

noun

  • a printed cotton or synthetic fabric that has a surface consisting of puckered and flat sections, typically in a striped pattern.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Persian šir o šakar, literally 'milk and sugar', (by transference) 'striped cotton garment'

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