lycra

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English

Noun

lycra (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of Lycra
    • 1996, Caryn Franklin, Franklin on fashion:
      In recent seasons fetishwear has found its way onto the catwalk, with vinyl, PVC and lycra featuring among the most unlikely designer offerings.
    • 2009 January 16, Xan Rice, “One man's quest to find first black winner of the Tour de France”, in The Guardian:
      Much of the lycra on show began life hugging torsos on other continents.

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French

Noun

lycra m (plural lycras)

  1. Lycra

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