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nankeen

/nænˈkiːn/

Traduction: Tissu de coton résistant, initialement tissé à la main en Chine, de couleur jaunâtre caractéristique.

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/nænˈkiːn/C2formal
  • frTissu de coton résistant, initialement tissé à la main en Chine, de couleur jaunâtre caractéristique.

A durable fabric originally hand-woven in China from natural cotton, characterized by its yellowish color.

  1. A type of durable fabricC1formalbritish

    A sturdy, yellowish cotton cloth originally hand-woven in China.

    frNankin (tissu)

    • The trousers were made of nankeen, a fabric prized for its durability.
    • In the 18th century, nankeen was a popular material for summer clothing.
    • The museum displayed a jacket crafted from traditional nankeen.
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