Nainsook - Jet Word

word of the day Saturday | 19 Mar 2022

Nainsook

[neyn-sook]

Noun Hindi - late 18th century

Definition: A fine, soft-finished cotton fabric, usually white, used for women’s undergarments and infants' wear.
Examples of word Nainsook in a sentence: “Slips are usually made of very soft materials such as nainsook, batiste, or sheer lawn cloth.”
Did you Know?: The word “nainsook” comes from the Hindi word “nainsukh,” meaning delight to the eye.

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