noun
- Plural of etamin; a lightweight, open-weave fabric used in embroidery and needlework.
Usage: Also spelled 'etamine'; Primarily used in textile and craft contexts
Examples
- The embroiderer selected etamins for the delicate cross-stitch project.
- Etamins are popular choices for counted-thread needlework because of their regular weave.
- She purchased several bolts of etamins in different thread counts for her needlepoint designs.