organza
(ɔːˈgænzə)
[ad. F. organsin, It. organzino: see organzine.]
A thin stiff transparent dress-fabric of silk or synthetic fibre.
| 1820 M. Edgeworth Let. 4 June in C. Colvin M. Edgeworth in France & Switz. (1979) 144 The distinguishing characteristic is a silk organza handkerchief. 1934 Times 22 June 17/4 The latter in checked organza in red, white and black colourings. 1956 ‘R. Crompton’ Matty & Dearingroydes x. 93 The dress was egg-shell blue organza. 1964 D. Francis Nerve xvi. 210 Alice front-view in spotted organza at a Hunt Ball. 1973 Country Life 19 Apr. 1114/2 The pink and green flowers used for the cap sleeves..are cut from the exquisite organza fabric. |