What's the difference between poplin and sicilienne?
Poplin
Definition:
(n.) A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted, -- used especially for women's dresses.
Example Sentences:
(1) This article describes the evolution of prenatal care in Latin America during the past 2 decades based on a literature review which utilized the Medline, Popline, and Lilacs (Pan American Health Organization) data bases.
(2) In a prospective, controlled clinical trial, nonwoven, disposable gown and drape fabrics were no better barriers to intraoperative wound contamination or postoperative wound infection than reusable cotton poplin.
Sicilienne
Definition:
(n.) A kind of rich poplin.
Example Sentences:
(1) Royal Festival Hall, London, 1 and 3 October, southbankcentre.co.uk Les VĂªpres Siciliennes The Royal Opera marks the Verdi bicentenary with its first-ever production of his neglected French-language score from the 1850s.