noun
georgette
noun
1
A lightweight, slightly crinkled silk or synthetic fabric with a dull finish.
"The dress was made from flowing georgette."
name
1
A female given name.
"Georgette is a diminutive form of Georgina."
How to Use Georgette
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sheer, textured fabric often used in dresses and scarves.
Word Forms
georgettes plural
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Etymology
Named after French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante.