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satin |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Satin \Sat"in\, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg setim), fr It setino from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf Chin. sz-t["u]n, sz-twan. Cf {Sateen}.] A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer. {Denmark satin}, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. {Farmer's satin}. See under {Farmer}. {Satin bird} (Zo["o]l.), an Australian bower bird. Called also {satin grackle}. {Satin flower} (Bot.) See {Honesty}, 4. {Satin spar}. (Min.) a A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. b A similar variety of gypsum. {Satin sparrow} (Zo["o]l.), the shining flycatcher ({Myiagra nitida}) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. {Satin stone}, satin spar. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: satin adj : having a smooth, gleaming surface; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters" [syn: {glossy}, {satin(a)}, {satiny}, {sleek}, {silken}, {silky}, {silklike}, {slick}] n : a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
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