dupion
Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːpɪən/
(also silk dupion)
Definition of dupion
noun
Origin:
early 19th century (in the sense 'double cocoon'): from French doupion, from Italian doppione, from doppio 'double'
early 19th century (in the sense 'double cocoon'): from French doupion, from Italian doppione, from doppio 'double'