paduasoy

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pad·u·a·soy

P0010100 (păj′o͞o-ə-soi′)n.1. A rich heavy silk fabric with a corded effect.2. A hanging or garment made of this fabric.
[Alteration (influenced by Padua) of French pou-de-soie, from Old French pout-de-soie : pout, of uncertain meaning + de, of (from Latin ; see de-) + soie, silk (from Vulgar Latin *sēta, from Late Latin saeta, raw silk, from Latin, bristle).]

paduasoy

(ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ) n1. (Textiles) a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc2. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment made of this[C17: changed (through influence of Padua) from earlier poudesoy, from French pou-de-soie, of obscure origin]

pad•u•a•soy

(ˈpædʒ u əˌsɔɪ)

n., pl. -soys. 1. a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric. 2. a garment made of this. [1625–35; alter. of French pou(lt) de soie (Middle French, of obscure orig.) by association with Padua]