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seersucker

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪəsʌkə/

Definition of seersucker

noun

[mass noun]

a lightweight fabric with a crimped or puckered surface: a colourful seersucker summer jacket

Origin:

early 18th century: from Persian šir o šakar, literally 'milk and sugar', (by transference) 'striped cotton garment' because seersucker formerly was typically striped