taffeta

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taf·fe·ta / ˈtafitə/ • n. a fine lustrous silk or similar synthetic fabric with a crisp texture.

taffeta

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taffeta XIV. — OF. taffetas or medL. taffata, ult. — Pers. tāfta, sb. use of pp. of tāftan shine.

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