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poplin

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒplɪn/

Definition of poplin

noun

[mass noun]

a plain-woven fabric, typically a very lightweight cotton, with a corded surface: medium weight cotton or polycotton fabric such as poplin [as modifier]:a worn black poplin skirt [count noun]:the selection includes gabardines, poplins, and lawns

Origin:

early 18th century: from obsolete French papeline, perhaps from Italian papalina (feminine) 'papal', referring to the town of Avignon (residence of popes in exile (1309–77), and site of papal property), where it was first made