nainsook

nain·sook

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [neyn-soo k, nan-]
- /ˈneɪn sʊk, ˈnæn-/
- /ˈneɪn.sʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [neyn-soo k, nan-]
- /ˈneɪn sʊk, ˈnæn-/

Definitions of nainsook word

noun nainsook a fine, soft-finished cotton fabric, usually white, used for lingerie and infants' wear. 1
noun nainsook A fine, soft cotton fabric, originally from South Asia. 1
noun nainsook a light soft plain-weave cotton fabric, used esp for babies' wear 0
noun nainsook a thin, lightweight cotton fabric 0

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Origin of nainsook

First appearance:

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

1780-90; < Urdu, Hindi nainsukh, equivalent to nain the eye + sukh pleasure

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Parts of speech for Nainsook

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nainsook popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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