paribuntal
(pærɪˈbʌntəl)
[f. Paracale, Parañaque, Parang or Parasan, places in the Philippines + buntal.]
A fine straw.
| 1926 Vogue May 105 An attractive summer model is carried out in paribuntal, a new fine straw. 1935 Times 17 June 11/3 For a tall girl there is a charming wide brimmed hat in brown paribuntal. 1963 Harper's Bazaar May 47 The hat..in cream paribuntal. Ibid. 49 The hat..in white paribuntal overlaid with toast paillasson straw. |