Meaning & use
bengaline
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a heavy, ribbed dress fabric, traditionally woven from silk or rayon combined with wool or cotton
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The designer chose a stiff bengaline for the gown so the pleats would hold their shape.
Bengaline is often used for structured jackets and formal coats because of its crisp texture.
A note on using this word
The fabric's name is thought to derive from Bengal, a region historically associated with fine textile weaving.
Words with a similar meaning
ribbed fabric
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