Bengaline

Acceptable For Game Play - US & UK word lists

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A fabric having a crosswise ribbed effect made of silk, wool, or synthetic fibers.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. A fabric made from silk and worsted; poplin.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A fine, corded dress-fabric for women's wear.
  • Word Usage
    "A crosswise-ribbed fabric similar to faille or bengaline but with heavier ribs."