Meanings
nounvigogne (countable and uncountable, plural vigognes)
plural vigognes
- countableuncountableA soft dress material, a mix of wool and cotton.
To illustrate the proper mixing of cotton and wool, the manufacture of Vigogne yarns as used extensively in Europe may be given, […]
1904, Textile World, page 1111 more example
Plainer costumes for girls of eight or nine are of vigogne or cashmere, in simple paletot form, with crenelated basques, deep capes, and large sash bows of moiré ribbon;[…]
1882, Myra's Threepenny Journal, page 36
Origin
- Frenchvigogne
- Englishvigogne
From French vigogne.
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