silkaline

or silk·o·line, silk·o·lene

[ sil-kuh-leen ]

noun

1. a soft, thin cotton fabric with a smooth finish, for curtains, bedspreads, garment linings, etc.

silkaline

/ ˌsɪlkəˈliːn /

noun

1. a fine smooth cotton fabric used for linings, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of silkaline¹

1895–1900, Americanism; silk + -aline, alteration of -oline, as in crinoline

Word History and Origins

Origin of silkaline¹

C20: from silk + -aline, from -oline as in crinoline

Example Sentences

Watch the bounce of these springs and the thickness of this mattress and pad, and notice that where guests, however welcome, get a down cover of sateen, the lady of the house has silkaline.

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