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chintz

Pronunciation: /tʃɪn(t)s/

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Definition of chintz

noun

[mass noun]

printed multicoloured cotton fabric with a glazed finish, used for curtains and upholstery: [as modifier]:floral chintz curtains

Origin:

early 17th century (as chints, plural of chint, denoting a stained or painted calico cloth imported from India): from Hindi chīṃṭ 'spattering, stain'