bengaline
/beng-guh-leen, beng-guh-leen/US // ˈbɛŋ gəˌlin, ˌbɛŋ gəˈlin //UK // (ˈbɛŋɡəˌliːn, ˌbɛŋɡəˈliːn) //
班加罗尔,孟加拉语,班加林
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a poplin-like fabric having a crosswise corded effect, woven with coarse yarn in the filling direction.
Examples
Veronica was already clear of her dark blue bengaline frock and reaching for the silken comfort of the negligee.
The same weave is also found in all-silk goods, under the designation of all-silk bengaline.
She 's feelin' worse than ever over Lucy's decidin' to be married at home on account o' the blue bengaline.
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