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pongee

Definition of pongee

noun

[mass noun]
  • a soft, unbleached type of Chinese fabric, originally made from threads of raw silk and now also other fibres such as cotton which are usually mercerized: [as modifier]:pongee blouses

Origin:

early 18th century: from Chinese (Mandarin dialect) bĕnjī literally 'own loom' or běnzhī literally 'home-woven'

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