English Explanatory Dictionary

chintz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A painted or stained calico fabric, originally produced in India, and known for its brightly colored designs.

Pronunciation

/t͡ʃɪnts/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chintz.wav

Word forms

chintz chintzes

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi छींट (chī̃ṭ).

Derived words

chintzified chintzware chintzy
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