Poplin

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Poplin \Pop"lin\, n. [F. popeline, papeline.]
     A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted,
     -- used especially for women's dresses.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     {Irish poplin}, a fabric with silk warp and worsted weft,


        made in Ireland.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  poplin
       n : a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery