bengaline

ben·ga·line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [beng-guh-leen, beng-guh-leen]
- /ˈbɛŋ gəˌlin, ˌbɛŋ gəˈlin/
- /bˈeŋɡəlˌaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beng-guh-leen, beng-guh-leen]
- /ˈbɛŋ gəˌlin, ˌbɛŋ gəˈlin/

Definitions of bengaline word

noun bengaline a heavy corded fabric, esp silk with woollen or cotton cord 3
noun bengaline a heavy, corded cloth of silk, rayon, or the like and either wool or cotton 3
noun bengaline a poplin-like fabric having a crosswise corded effect, woven with coarse yarn in the filling direction. 1
noun bengaline A fabric made from silk and worsted; poplin. 0

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Origin of bengaline

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

From French, dating back to 1880-85; See origin at Bengal, -ine2

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Parts of speech for Bengaline

noun

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determiner

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bengaline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bengaline usage trend in Literature

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