pongee

noun

pon·​gee ˌpän-ˈjē How to pronounce pongee (audio)
ˈpän-ˌjē
often attributive
: a thin soft fabric of Chinese origin woven from raw silk
also : an imitation of this fabric in cotton or a synthetic fiber (as of polyester or rayon)

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The canopy is made from 210t pongee fabric that is water-resistant. Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021 There will be 30-limited edition scarves available in chiffon, pongee, twill, and cashmere with prices starting from $476.50. Liana Satenstein, Marie Claire, 13 Aug. 2013

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) běnjī, from běn own + loom

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pongee was in 1711

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“Pongee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pongee. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

pongee

noun
pon·​gee (ˈ)pän-ˈjē How to pronounce pongee (audio)
ˈpän-ˌjē
1
: a thin soft silk fabric of Chinese origin
2
: an imitation of pongee in cotton or synthetic fiber
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