radzimir

noun

rad·​zi·​mir

ˈradzəˌmi(ə)r

plural -s

1

archaic : a silk fabric usually black for mourning clothes

2

: a firm silk or rayon fabric for women's clothing often made with lengthwise ribs or a broken twill weave

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of French ras de Saint-Maur short-napped cloth of Saint Maur

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