Associations to the word «Shantung»

Wiktionary

SHANTUNG, noun. A heavy fabric, with a rough surface, made from wild silk
SHANTUNG, noun. A fabric of some other material having the same characteristics

Dictionary definition

SHANTUNG, noun. A heavy silk fabric with a rough surface (or a cotton imitation).

Wise words

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