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gingham

Syllabification: (ging·ham)
Pronunciation: /ˈgiNGəm/
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Definition of gingham

noun

  • lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold color: [as modifier]:gingham curtains

Origin:

early 17th century: from Dutch gingang, from Malay genggang (originally an adjective meaning 'striped')

Remember that gingham has an h after the second g.

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