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- [keym-brik]
- /ˈkeɪm brɪk/
- /ˈkeɪmbrɪk/
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- [keym-brik]
- /ˈkeɪm brɪk/
Definitions of cambric word
- noun cambric a fine white linen or cotton fabric 3
- noun cambric a very fine, thin linen 3
- noun cambric a cotton cloth that is like this 3
- noun cambric a thin, plain cotton or linen fabric of fine close weave, usually white. 1
- noun cambric A lightweight, closely woven white linen or cotton fabric. 1
- noun cambric A finely-woven fabric made originally from linen but often now from cotton. 0
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Origin of cambric
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; earlier cameryk, after Kameryk, Dutch name of Cambrai
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Parts of speech for Cambric
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cambric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cambric usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cambric
noun cambric
- cloth — Cloth is fabric which is made by weaving or knitting a substance such as cotton, wool, silk, or nylon. Cloth is used especially for making clothes.
- bedding — Bedding is sheets, blankets, and covers that are used on beds.
- lingerie — underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.
- lawn — wireless local area network
- thread — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
Top questions with cambric
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