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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. 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.