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English
Etymology
An alteration (taken as related to Pope) of French papeline, a distortion of Poperinge, a town in Flanders which was a centre for textile production.
Pronunciation
Noun
poplin (countable and uncountable, plural poplins)
- A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted; used especially for women's dresses.
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Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from German Popelin or French popeline.
Noun
poplin n (plural poplinuri)
- poplin
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