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plissé

or plis·se

[ plee-sey, pli- ]

noun

  1. a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment.
  2. a usually lightweight fabric having this finish.


plissé

/ ˈpliːseɪ; ˈplɪs- /

noun

  1. fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic soda

    cotton plissé

  2. such a finish on a fabric
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of plissé1

1870–75; < French plissé, noun use of past participle of plisser to pleat; ply 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of plissé1

French plissé pleated, from plisser to pleat; see ply ²
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Example Sentences

It also used organza, compact crepe and cotton jersey plisse, among others.

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