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bengaline

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ben·ga·line  (bngg-ln)
n.
A fabric having a crosswise ribbed effect made of silk, wool, or synthetic fibers.
[French, from Bengale, Bengal.]
bengaline [ˈbɛŋgəˌliːn ˌbɛŋgəˈliːn]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a heavy corded fabric, esp silk with woollen or cotton cord
[from French; see Bengal, -ine1; first produced in Bengal]
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Tables were draped with apple-green bengaline cloths and overlaid with garden toile.
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Its coating, texture, and finish can incorporate glossy or matte finishes including Polish, Weave, and Bengaline.
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The attendants each wore hunter-green strapless gowns of bengaline taffeta, and carried hand-gathered amaryllis bouquets accented with beargrass.
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