organdy

or or·gan·die

[ awr-guhn-dee ]

noun

, plural or·gan·dies.

1. a fine, thin cotton fabric usually having a durable crisp finish, white, dyed, or printed: used for blouses, dresses, curtains, trimmings, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of organdy¹

First recorded in 1825–35, organdy is from the French word organdi, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Mrs. Elliott designed her wedding gown when she married Mr. Elliott in 1973 — a light blue and white organdy creation with a bodice of Indonesian batik over a sheath of tan Japanese silk.

From New York Times

Vegetable prints featured on light organdy, alongside a palette mixing natural bright hues with soil browns.

From Seattle Times

But MacNolia seemed undaunted as she crossed the stage at the National Museum auditorium in her blue organdy dress and blue socks just before 10 a.m. on the morning of May 26, 1936.

From Washington Post

Lampshades and picture frames, organdy party dresses yellowed with age.

From Literature

She held the award for artist of the year wearing a white tulle and organdy coat by Valentino and a matching silver mask.

From Washington Times