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satin

nounmasculine/sɨˈtĩ/medium

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Definition

A smooth, glossy fabric, usually of silk or a synthetic fiber, produced by a weave that creates a lustrous surface.
The pillowcase was made of smooth satin. / She preferred satin finishes on her furniture.
Common collocations
satin dresssatin sheetssatin ribbon

Etymology

Do francês 'satin', por sua vez do árabe 'zaytūnī' (de Zaitum, antigo nome de Quanzhou, na China).

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