paduasoy

pad·u·a·soy  (pj--soi)

n.

1. A rich heavy silk fabric with a corded effect.

2. A hanging or garment made of this fabric.

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[Alteration (influenced by Padua) of French pou-de-soie, from Old French pout-de-soie : pout, of uncertain meaning + de, of (from Latin d; see de-) + soie, silk (from Vulgar Latin *sta, from Late Latin saeta, raw silk, from Latin, bristle).]

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paduasoy [ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ]

n

1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc.

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment made of this

[changed (through influence of Padua) from earlier poudesoy, from French pou-de-soie, of obscure origin]