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organdy

or·gan·dy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awr-guh n-dee]
    • /ˈɔr gən di/
    • /ˈɔː.ɡən.dɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-guh n-dee]
    • /ˈɔr gən di/

Definitions of organdy word

  • noun plural organdy a fine, thin cotton fabric usually having a durable crisp finish, white, dyed, or printed: used for blouses, dresses, curtains, trimmings, etc. 1
  • noun organdy A fine translucent cotton or silk fabric that is usually stiffened and used for women’s clothing. 1
  • noun organdy sheer fabric 1
  • noun organdy a very sheer, crisp cotton fabric used for dresses, curtains, etc. 0

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Origin of organdy

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35, organdy is from the French word organdi, of obscure origin

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Parts of speech for Organdy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

organdy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

organdy usage trend in Literature

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