Cambric: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งต
cambric
[ หkษmbrษชk ]
fabric type
Cambric is a lightweight, closely woven cotton fabric, traditionally made from finer yarns. It is often used for making shirts, handkerchiefs, and other garments. The fabric is known for its smooth surface and soft texture, making it comfortable to wear. It is sometimes confused with batiste, but cambric is generally heavier and denser.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She chose a cambric shirt for the summer party.
- The delicate cambric handkerchief was a fine gift.
- He admired the cambric fabric at the tailor's shop.
Translations
Translations of the word "cambric" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cambric
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฌเฅเคฐเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Cambric
๐ฎ๐ฉ cambric
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะผะฑััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ kambrik
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใณใใชใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท cambric
๐ช๐ธ cambric
๐น๐ท cambric
๐ฐ๐ท ์บ ๋ธ๋ฆญ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู ุจุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ kambrik
๐ธ๐ฐ kambrik
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅธ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kambrik
๐ฎ๐ธ kambrik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะผะฑัะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kambrik
๐ฒ๐ฝ cambric
Etymology
The word 'cambric' originated from the Middle French term 'cambre', which itself derived from the old Flemish word 'cambre', meaning 'Cambria' or 'Cambria cloth', referring to the region of Cambrai in northern France where the fabric was first produced. This fabric was originally made from linen, but as production spread throughout Europe, it began to be predominantly made from cotton. By the 18th century, cambric became popular for its fine, smooth qualities and was frequently used in high-quality garments. The rise of cambric signified a shift in textile manufacturing practices, moving towards lighter, more breathable fabrics that could provide comfort without sacrificing quality.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,938, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28935 incinerated
- 28936 romanticized
- 28937 fluoroscopic
- 28938 cambric
- 28939 horticulturist
- 28940 emasculated
- 28941 exoneration
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