First Known Use: 1884
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bengaline
noun ben·ga·line \ˈbeŋ-gə-ˌlēn\
Definition of BENGALINE
: a fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination
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Origin of BENGALINE
French, from Bengal
Rhymes with BENGALINE
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