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Meaning of Nankin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Toile de coton épaisse de couleur jaune chamois, faite avec une variété de coton qui possède naturellement cette couleur sans teinture

Equivalents

Français nankin nankin

Examples

“NANKEEN A cotton fabric, of firm texture, woven plain. It is made principally at Nankin, China, from which place it derives its name.”
“Dr. Treudley will assist in the editing of the magazine until August, 1923, when she leaves for Nankin, China, to teach in Ginling College.”

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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