Meaning of nankeen in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /nænˈkin/

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  1. Noun

    nankeen

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from the name of the city of Nanking (see Nanjing), where it was first made

    Definitions

    1. a durable fabric formerly loomed by hand in China from natural cotton having a yellowish color

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