noun
- A soft, twilled silk fabric with a lustrous finish, originally produced in Honan province, China.
Usage: Also called Honan silk.; Used chiefly in formal wear and decorative textiles.
Examples
- The bride's wedding dress was made of luxurious honan silk.
- Honan fabric is prized for its smooth texture and subtle sheen.
- The designer chose honan for the evening gown's elegant drape.
- Honan has been a valued export from China for centuries.