Definition

A type of fabric made from wool or a wool-cotton blend, often shiny, used for making curtains and other items.

Example

She chose a beautiful tammy fabric for the new curtains in her living room.

Conversation

I just got this new curtain made of tammy, and it looks amazing!

That sounds great! I love how tammy can really brighten up a room.

Yeah, it has this nice glossy finish that makes it stand out.

For sure! I might need to get some tammy for my kitchen too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old French, meaning a type of fabric or cloth, specifically a lightweight woolen fabric. The term 'tammy' refers to a soft, fine fabric often used in clothing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tammy' as a soft, lightweight fabric, which helps you remember that it refers to a type of cloth.

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