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taffeta

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taffeta, cloth, originally silk but now also made of synthetic fibers, supposed to have originated in Persia. The name, derived from Persian, means "twisted woven." Taffeta is in the same class and demand as satin made of silk. The cloth is made of a plain or tabby weave, and the textures vary considerably. In addition there are two types of silk taffeta. Piece-dyed taffeta is often used in linings and is quite soft. Yarn-dyed taffeta is much stiffer and is often used in evening dresses. Taffeta is also used in ribbons, umbrellas, and some electrical insulation.
taffeta
1. 
a. a crisp lustrous plain-weave silk, rayon, etc., used esp for women's clothes
b. (as modifier): a taffeta petticoat
2. any of various similar fabrics
taffeta [′taf·əd·ə]
(textiles)
A plain-woven, usually silk fabric that has a smooth finish and sheen on both sides.
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Altisidora, come back from death to life as Don Quixote fancied, following up the freak of her lord and lady, entered the chamber, crowned with the garland she had worn on the catafalque and in a robe of white taffeta embroidered with gold flowers, her hair flowing loose over her shoulders, and leaning upon a staff of fine black ebony.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
Giry, in her faded shawl, her worn shoes, her old taffeta dress and dingy bonnet.
The Phantom of the Opera by Leroux, Gaston View in context
 
 
 
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