batiste Meaning & Definition
/bəˈtiːst/
What Does Batiste Mean?
Batiste is used as a noun meaning A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.
Batiste: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bəˈtiːst/ |
| Plural | batistes |
Batiste Definition (Noun)
- A fine cloth made from cotton or linen; cambric.
Synonyms of Batiste
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Batiste synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
batiste (countable and uncountable, plural batistes)
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Origin of Batiste
From French batiste, a form of Baptiste, of disputed origin (“according to Littré and Scheler from the alleged original maker, Baptiste of Cambray; according to others, from its use in wiping the heads of children after baptism” – OED).