word
organza
or-GAN-zuh
ɔːrˈɡænzəListen
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Syllable breakdown
organza
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Dictionary meaning
A thin, stiff transparent fabric made of silk or synthetic fibre, used in evening wear.
History and origin
Uncertain — possibly from 'Urgench', a city in Uzbekistan once known for silk.
Examples
- The wedding dress featured an overlay of ivory organza over a silk satin base.
Common mispronunciations
OR-guh-nzuhor-GAN-sa
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