duvetyn

du·ve·tyn

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-vi-teen, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu vɪˌtin, ˈdyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo-vi-teen, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu vɪˌtin, ˈdyu-/

Definitions of duvetyn word

noun duvetyn a napped fabric, in a twilled or plain weave, of cotton, wool, silk, or rayon. 1
noun duvetyn a soft napped velvety fabric of cotton, silk, wool, or rayon 0
noun duvetyn a soft textile with a short, velvety nap, originally made of cotton with a spun-silk filling 0
noun duvetyn Alternative spelling of duvetyne. 0

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Origin of duvetyn

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < French duvetine, equivalent to duvet down (see duvet) + -ine -ine2

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Parts of speech for Duvetyn

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exclamation

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duvetyn 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.

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