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- [pop-lin]
- /ˈpɒp lɪn/
- /ˈpɒp.lɪn/
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- [pop-lin]
- /ˈpɒp lɪn/
Definitions of poplin word
- noun poplin a finely corded fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool, for dresses, draperies, etc. 1
- noun poplin woven fabric 1
- uncountable noun poplin Poplin is a type of cotton material used to make clothes. 0
- noun poplin a strong fabric, usually of cotton, in plain weave with fine ribbing, used for dresses, children's wear, etc 0
- noun poplin (as modifier) 0
- noun poplin a sturdy fabric of cotton, silk, rayon, etc., in plain weave with fine cross ribbing, used for raincoats, sportswear, etc. 0
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Origin of poplin
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < French popeline, earlier papeline < Italian papalina, feminine of papalino papal; so called from being made at the papal city of Avignon. See papal, -ine1
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Parts of speech for Poplin
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
poplin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
poplin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with poplin
- what is poplin?
- what is poplin fabric?
- what is a poplin shirt?
- what is cotton poplin?
- what is polyester poplin fabric?
- what is a poplin suit?
- what is a poplin dress shirt?
- what is poplin shirt?
- what is poplin suit?
- what does poplin shirt mean?
- what are poplin pants?
- what does poplin feel like?
- what are poplin shirts?
- what is poplin fabric made of?
- what is poly poplin fabric?
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