charmeusen.
/ʃɑːˈməːz/, U.S. /ˌʃɑrˈm(j)uz/, /ˌʃɑrˈməz/ A soft smooth silk fabric, having a satin-like surface. Also attributive.
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the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric made from specific material > made from silk > [noun] > types of > with glossy or shiny surface
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1907 Daily Chron. 25 Nov. 4/5 The bride is to wear a wonderful robe of soft white satin ‘Charmeuse’.
1908 Westm. Gaz. 31 Oct. 15/3 The sleeves of the charmeuse frock may be carried out in chiffon or net.
1922 Daily Mail 17 Nov. 8 Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, wearing embroidered black charmeuse.
1968 J. Ironside Fashion Alphabet 218 Charmeuse, a trade-name for silk, cotton or rayon fabric of satin weave with a dull back and semi-glossy surface.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1933; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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