Etymology

organdy

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Today it means: A fine, transparent type of muslin, usually stiffened. Full definition →

First used 18th c.French organdi
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  1. French · borrowed fromorgandi
  2. English todayorgandy

From French organdi, possibly derived from the French name of the city Urgench.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A fine, transparent type of muslin, usually stiffened.

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