Definition

A strong fabric made from twisted yarns, often used for making clothing like dresses and suits.

Example

She chose a beautiful tricotine fabric for her new dress.

Conversation

I just bought this new suit made from tricotine fabric.

Oh, nice! I've heard that tricotine is really durable.

Yeah, it's supposed to be great for both style and comfort.

Sounds perfect for your upcoming interviews!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tricotine' originates from French, where 'tri-' means three and 'cot' refers to a type of fabric or cloth. Therefore, 'tricotine' refers to a fabric made from three threads or fibers woven together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three, and 'cot' relating to fabric — this helps you remember that 'tricotine' is a type of fabric made from three threads.

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