zephyr yarn

noun

1. any of various soft, lightweight yarns, often of silk, rayon, or a combination of natural and synthetic fibers, for woven and knit goods.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zephyr yarn¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

This last drawing reduces the roll to about the thickness of zephyr yarn.

From Project Gutenberg

He says a friend of his curious in such things, on observing the bird beginning to build, hung out near the prospective nest skeins of many-colored zephyr yarn, which the eager artist readily appropriated.

From Project Gutenberg

He says a friend of his curious in such things, on observing the bird beginning to build, hung out near the prospective nest skeins of many-colored zephyr yarn, which the eager artist readily appropriated.

From Project Gutenberg