Duvetyne — is a twill fabric with a velvet like nap on one side. It may be woven from cotton, wool, or in rare cases, mainly in the early 20th century silk. Duvetyne has a matte finish and its high opacity makes it ideal for blocking light. Although it is… … Wikipedia
duvetyne — noun A heavy black cloth used in the motion picture and film industry to block out unwanted light … Wiktionary
duvetyne — n. soft velvety smooth shiny fabric (used in the manufacturing of women s suits, coats and dresses) … English contemporary dictionary
duvetyne — du·ve·tyne … English syllables
duvetyne — noun see duvetyn … Useful english dictionary
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duvetyn — /dooh vi teen , dyooh /, n. a napped fabric, in a twilled or plain weave, of cotton, wool, silk, or rayon. Also, duvetine, duvetyne. [1910 15; < F duvetine, equiv. to duvet down (see DUVET) + ine INE2] * * * … Universalium
duvetyn — /ˈdjuvətən/ (say dyoohvuhtuhn) noun a napped fabric, in a twilled or plain weave, of cotton, wool, silk, or rayon. Also, duvetine, duvetyne. {French, from duvet duvet + yn ine2} …
duvetyn — or duvetyne [do͞o′və tēn΄, dyo͞o′və tēn΄] n. [Fr duvetine < duvet, eiderdown < MFr, altered < dumet < OFr dum, dun, altered (? after plume) < ON dunn, DOWN2] a soft textile with a short, velvety nap, originally made of cotton with… … English World dictionary