charmeuse

char·meuse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shahr-mooz, -moos; French shar-mœz]
- /ʃɑrˈmuz, -ˈmus; French ʃarˈmœz/
- /tʃɑːmˈɜːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahr-mooz, -moos; French shar-mœz]
- /ʃɑrˈmuz, -ˈmus; French ʃarˈmœz/

Definitions of charmeuse word

noun charmeuse a lightweight fabric with a satin-like finish 3
noun charmeuse a smooth fabric of silk or polyester, like satin in appearance but softer and having less body 3
noun charmeuse a soft, lightweight, drapable fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, having a semilustrous satin face and a dull back. 1
noun charmeuse A fine semi-lustrous crepe in satin weave. 0

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Origin of charmeuse

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; formerly trademark

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Parts of speech for Charmeuse

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Charmeuse

charmeuse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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