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georgette

Pronunciation: /dʒɔːˈdʒɛt/
Definition of georgette

noun

[mass noun]
  • a thin silk or crêpe dress material: gowns and lingerie made of georgette [count noun]:a georgette that looks like organza [as modifier]:a georgette skirt

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Georgette de la Plante (circa1900), French dressmaker

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