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batiste

Pronunciation: /bəˈtiːst/
Definition of batiste

noun

[mass noun]
  • a fine, light linen or cotton fabric resembling cambric: [as modifier]:batiste handkerchiefs

Origin:

early 19th century: from French (earlier batiche); probably related to battre 'to beat'

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Definition of batiste in the US English dictionary
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