nainsook

English

Etymology

From Hindi नैनसुख (nainsukh), from नैन (nain, “eye”) + सुख (sukh, “pleasure, luxury”).

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈneɪnˌsʊk/

Noun

nainsook (countable and uncountable, plural nainsooks)

A soft, fine muslin of South Asian origin, sometimes used to make baby clothes.

Descendants

Spanish: nansú

Anagrams

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