| Pronunciation: | | 'satn
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| | Definition: | | [n] a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back |
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| | See Also: | | cloth, fabric, material, textile |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Sat"in\, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim), fr. It. setino,
from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a
bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin.
sz-t["u]n, sz-twan. Cf. {Sateen}.]
A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof,
which has a glossy surface.
Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer.
{Denmark satin}, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff,
woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes.
{Farmer's satin}. See under {Farmer}.
{Satin bird} (Zo["o]l.), an Australian bower bird. Called
also {satin grackle}.
{Satin flower} (Bot.) See {Honesty}, 4.
{Satin spar}. (Min.)
(a) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly
luster.
(b) A similar variety of gypsum.
{Satin sparrow} (Zo["o]l.), the shining flycatcher ({Myiagra
nitida}) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of
the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster.
{Satin stone}, satin spar.
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