tabby

ˈtæb.i

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#1·9h ago

(countable, uncountable) A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.

Origin: Mid 17th century , from , ultimately from , a quarter of Baghdad (named for a Prince عَتَّاب) which is associated with the manufacture of a certain type of waved silk. See also taffeta, another type of silk whose name derives from the and shares a similar etymological origin. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·9h ago

(uncountable) A concrete mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.

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#3·9h ago

(countable) A brindled cat.

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