Definitions for taffetas

taffetas taf·fe·ta

Spelling: [taf-i-tuh]
IPA: /ˈtæf ɪ tə/

Taffetas is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in taffetas (aaeffstt).

Definitions for taffetas

noun

  1. a medium-weight or light-weight fabric of acetate, nylon, rayon, or silk, usually smooth, crisp, and lustrous, plain-woven, and with a fine crosswise rib effect.
  2. any of various other fabrics of silk, linen, wool, etc., in use at different periods.

adjective

  1. of or resembling taffeta.

Origin of taffetas

1325-75; Middle English taffata Medieval Latin ≪ Persian tāftah silken or linen cloth, noun use of past participle of tāftan to twist, spin

Examples for taffetas

The curtain, of taffeta, cut cross-wise, is not gathered in the seam.

taffeta and silk, as well as fine parchment, were used for the mounts.

The same is to be said of the pieces of taffeta as to their purchase and sale.

The bands of the horses were of taffeta gilded and embroidered in gold.

In the Forum Club, there is taffeta and lace, leather and gold.

Instinctively she sensed when taffeta was to be superseded by foulard.

Chintz and taffeta and fine velvet are all appropriate to use.

Women's dresses were of satin, taffeta, and velvet, and were made by dressmakers.

And the knight, Sir Oliver Lollio, swore he would bestow a taffeta petticoat on thee, but to break his fast with thee.

How does this design differ from the taffeta with the design?

Word Value for taffetas
Scrable

13

Words with friends

13

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