Definitions for organdy

organdy or·gan·dy

Spelling: [awr-guh n-dee]
IPA: /ˈɔr gən di/

Organdy is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 207 anagrams from letters in organdy (adgnory).

Definitions for organdy

noun

  1. a fine, thin cotton fabric usually having a durable crisp finish, white, dyed, or printed: used for blouses, dresses, curtains, trimmings, etc.

Origin of organdy

First recorded in 1825-35, organdy is from the French word organdi, of obscure origin

Examples for organdy

Judy, ever visualizing, pictured herself in black with organdy collar and cuffs and a mournful, patient look.

I ought to be sending her in a picture hat with an organdy dress and blue sash to meet Minga.

Min was wearing an organdy plainly showing signs of service, while Landis was arrayed in a handsome gown of soft blue silk.

The costumes of organdy and sateen were quite as pretty as the model of silk and satin.

I feel that organdy leads all other materials as desirable for the graduation dress.

Molly flushed as she glanced hastily down at her two-year-old organdy.

organdy's the most unserviceable stuff in the world anyhow, and I told Matthew so when he got it.

The organdy sash and flounced peplum are designed particularly for her.

She was as proud in cambric and calico and nankeen as Harriet is to-day in white tulle and organdy.

Word Value for organdy
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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