organzine

noun
or·​gan·​zine | \ ˈȯr-gən-ˌzēn How to pronounce organzine (audio) \

Definition of organzine

: a raw silk yarn used for warp threads in fine fabrics

First Known Use of organzine

1601, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for organzine

French or Italian; French organsin, from Italian organzino

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