1. A soft, smooth fabric of silk or silk-like material, typically used for clothing and upholstery; a type of corded or ribbed silk.
Usage: archaic; historical textile term; also spelled 'padua-soy' or 'padua soy'

Examples

• The duchess wore a gown of fine paduasoys for the evening reception.
• Paduasoys were highly valued in 18th-century fashion for their lustrous appearance.
• The upholsterer selected paduasoys for the chair cushions due to its durability and sheen.