Organdie: meaning, definitions and examples

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organdie

 

[ ษ”หrหˆษกรฆndi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fabric type

Organdie is a thin, crisp fabric made from cotton or silk. It is often used for delicate garments and home furnishings, known for its stiffness and ability to hold its shape. Organdie is particularly popular in the making of dresses and blouses, especially for formal occasions.

Synonyms

organdy

Examples of usage

  • The wedding dress was made of organdie, giving it an ethereal quality.
  • She chose organdie curtains to allow light while maintaining privacy.
  • The designer used organdie for the layered skirt of the gown.

Translations

Translations of the word "organdie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น organdi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคฐเฅเค—เฅ‡เค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Organdy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ organdi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะณะฐะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ organdyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ฌใƒณใƒ‡ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท organdi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ organdรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท organdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๊ฐ„๋””

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฑุบู†ุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ organdy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ organdy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌงๆ น็บฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ organdi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ organdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะณะฐะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ organdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ organdรญ

Etymology

The word 'organdie' comes from the French 'organdi', which is a variant of 'organdy'. The term originally referred to a type of fabric known for its sheer, crisp texture. Organdie was popularized in the 19th century and became widely used in women's fashion for creating lightweight, breathable garments. The name may be derived from the term 'organza', which also denotes a similar type of fabric, highlighting the connections between these textiles throughout history. Organdie has often been associated with femininity and elegance, making it a preferred choice for special occasions like weddings and proms. As fashion has evolved, organdie has remained a timeless staple in the textile industry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,511, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.