American English Dictionary

Definition of “organdy”

organdy or ˈorgandie (ˈɔrgəndi Pronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

Word forms:   plural ˈorgandies
  1. a very sheer, crisp cotton fabric used for dresses, curtains, etc.

Word Origin

Fr organdi < ?

Example Sentences Including 'organdy'

Crawford's frilly organdy dress from the 1932 potboiler Letty Linton spawned a half-million copies in short time.
Philadelphia Enquirer (2002)
She held it up casually in one hand, the dazzling red grapes and fine organdy mesmerizing Esther so close.
Kevin Baker DREAMLAND (1999)

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