peau de soie
[ poh duh swah, poh duh swah ]
/ ˌpoʊ də ˈswɑ, ˈpoʊ də ˌswɑ /
noun
a soft, satin-weave cloth of silk or rayon, grainy and having a dull luster, used to make dresses, coats, trimmings, etc.
Origin of peau de soie
1865–70; < French: literally, pelt of silk
Words nearby peau de soie
peat pot,
peat reek,
peatland,
peaty,
peau d'orange,
peau de soie,
peavey,
peavy,
peba,
pebble,
pebble dash
British Dictionary definitions for peau de soie
peau de soie
/ (ˈpəʊ də swɑː, French po də swa) /
noun
a rich reversible silk or rayon fabric
Word Origin for peau de soie
literally: skin of silk