bombazine

bom·ba·zine

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom-buh-zeen, bom-buh-zeen]
- /ˌbɒm bəˈzin, ˈbɒm bəˌzin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom-buh-zeen, bom-buh-zeen]
- /ˌbɒm bəˈzin, ˈbɒm bəˌzin/

Definitions of bombazine word

noun bombazine a twilled fabric, esp one with a silk warp and worsted weft, formerly worn dyed black for mourning 3
noun bombazine a twilled cloth of silk or rayon with worsted, often dyed black 3
noun bombazine a twill fabric constructed of a silk or rayon warp and worsted filling, often dyed black for mourning wear. 1
noun bombazine A fabric made from silk, wool, or cotton dyed black. 0

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Origin of bombazine

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; earlier bombasin < Middle French < Medieval Latin bombasinum, variant of bombȳcinum, noun use of neuter of Latin bombȳcinus silken < Greek bombȳ́kinos, equivalent to bombȳk-, stem of bómbȳx silkworm + -inos -ine1

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Parts of speech for Bombazine

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bombazine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

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