organza
/ɔːˈɡanzə
/noun [mass noun]
A thin, stiff, transparent dress fabric made of silk or a synthetic yarn: [as modifier]: a silk organza skirt...
- Inspired by the rich tradition of the sub-continent, Karuna has concentrated on pure fabrics like khadi, silks, organza, brocade, tissue, crepe and georgette.
- There are lots of satin and technical fabrics which include silk jersey, duchess satin, silk satin, parachute silk, viscose organza, silk twill, cotton canvas and taffeta.
- While she mainly stocks silk fabric with organza, most of the designs can also be acquired in a different and cheaper fabric.
Origin
Early 19th century: probably from French organsin (see organzine).
Rhymes
- international candle
- International Civil Aviation Organization
- international code
- International Confederation of Free Trade Unions
- international copyright
- International Court of Justice
- International Criminal Court
- International Date Line
- International Development Association
- international driving licence
- international driving license
- international driving permit
- Internationale
- International Energy Agency
- International Finance Corporation
- International Fund for Agricultural Development
- International Gothic
- internationalise
- internationalism
- internationalist
- internationality
- internationalization
- internationalize
- International Klein Blue
- International Labour Organization