plisse

plis·sé

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plee-sey, pli-]
- /pliˈseɪ, plɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plee-sey, pli-]
- /pliˈseɪ, plɪ-/

Definitions of plisse word

noun plisse a textile finish characterized by a puckered or blistered effect, produced by chemical treatment. 1
noun plisse a usually lightweight fabric having this finish. 1
noun plisse fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic soda 0
noun plisse such a finish on a fabric 0
noun plisse a crinkled finish given to cotton, nylon, etc. by treatment with a caustic soda solution 0
noun plisse a fabric with this finish 0

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Origin of plisse

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < French plissé, noun use of past participle of plisser to pleat; see ply2

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Parts of speech for Plisse

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Plisse

plisse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

plisse usage trend in Literature

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