English Explanatory Dictionary

paduasoy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rich and heavy silk material.
  2. A garment made from this material.

Word forms

paduasoy paduasoys padesoy

Etymology

From Padua (“a place name in Italy”) + French soie (“silk”). Compare French pou-de-soie, peau de soie.

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