seersucker

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪəsʌkə/

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