noun
- A soft, lightweight cotton fabric with a smooth finish, typically used for clothing and bedding.
Usage: Also spelled 'nainsuk' or 'nainsouk'; Originally from India; the name derives from Dhaka (Dacca) in Bangladesh
Examples
- The baby's christening gown was made of delicate nainsook.
- She preferred nainsook sheets for their softness and breathability.
- The dress was crafted from fine nainsook with intricate embroidery.
- Nainsook fabric was highly prized by Victorian seamstresses.
- The handkerchief was woven from the finest nainsook available.