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dupion

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːpɪən/
(also silk dupion)
Definition of dupion

noun

[mass noun]
  • a rough slubbed silk fabric woven from the threads of double cocoons.
  • an imitation of dupion made with other fibres.

Origin:

early 19th century (in the sense 'double cocoon'): from French doupion, from Italian doppione, from doppio 'double'

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Definition of dupion in the US English dictionary
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