| 单词 | albatross cloth |
| 释义 | > as lemmasalbatross cloth 3. Textiles (originally and chiefly U.S.). A soft open-weave napped woollen material, or a cotton fabric resembling this. Also attributive in albatross cloth. Now chiefly historical. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric with specific qualities > [noun] > other grisette1700 mesh1725 poodle1827 albatross1877 momie1880 velvet-cloth1882 mummy cloth1886 poodle cloth1896 thorn-proof1908 blackout1941 wash-and-wear1959 breathable1961 Pertex1982 1877 Harper's Bazar 21 Apr. 243/3 Albatross cloth is a new smooth-faced fabric similar to mohair, which is said to be made from the down of the albatross. 1895 Montgomery Ward Catal. Spring & Summer 7/3 Crepoline..is a fine crepe or momie weave, firm texture, looks like wool albatross. 1927 Ladies' Home Jrnl. Dec. 83/1 One and a half yards of white albatross will make the carriage cover. 1969 R. T. Wilcox Dict. Costume 3/2 Albatross, a soft, fuzzy and loosely woven material used principally for warm nightgowns..and infants' wear... Usually woolen, but can be cotton. 2002 E. Baumler Spirit Tailings 104 The maid of honor was elegantly attired in cream Albatross cloth trimmed in ruby velvet [at a wedding in 1886]. < as lemmas |
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