organdie

/ ˈɔːɡəndɪ /

noun

1. a fine and slightly stiff cotton fabric used esp for dresses

Word History and Origins

Origin of organdie¹

C19: from French organdi, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The next day Mrs. Graham came down upon the Hollisters in her limousine, and an exquisite toilet of organdie and ribbons.

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No, the white organdie of the dress would make it look dirty.

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Bab and Mollie were also expecting an express package of fresh clothes and their organdie dresses, which they felt, now, they would assuredly need.

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I hope to goodness I don’t ruin my organdie during chemistry.

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That quaint flowered organdie frock exactly suits you.

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