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Topic: MATERIAL, TEXTILES

Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old French
Origin: , probably from Arabic zaytuni, from Zaytun ancient Chinese port (probably Tsinkiang)

satin

1 noun
     
sat‧in1 [uncountable]
TIM a type of cloth that is very smooth and shiny:
a red satin ribbon
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