noun
organdy
OR-gun-dee/ˈɔrɡəndi/
A crisp, sheer cotton fabric used for clothing or trim.
The crisp organdy holds its folds while a single layer reveals the scissors underneath.
Etymology
French organdi already denoted cotton muslin, the type of cloth named by English organdy. The fabric name's earlier origin is unknown.
In context
new pink organdy dresses with flowers stuck coquettishly in their glossy, bare hair
More examples
- She chooses white organdy for the blouse's ruffled trim.
- The organdy skirt needs a lining because it is sheer.
- A stiff organdy bow holds its shape at the waist.
Similar words
- organza
- Similarly crisp and sheer, but typically silk or synthetic rather than cotton.
- voile
- Also lightweight and sheer, but softer and less stiff.