Cambric
noun
A light, closely woven white linen or cotton fabric.
She wore a dress made of cambric.

Often appears as...
- cambric shirt
- cambric tea
noun
A light, closely woven white linen or cotton fabric.
She wore a dress made of cambric.

Often appears as...
- cambric shirt
- cambric tea
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Fabric Type
Cambric is a specific type of fabric known for being lightweight and tightly woven.

The table was set with cambric napkins.
Color Note
Cambric is traditionally white, but modern cambric can come in various colors.

He chose a blue cambric shirt for the summer picnic.
Material Quality
Used in contexts where quality and refinement of the cloth are implied.

The wedding dress was crafted from the finest cambric.
Fabric Type
Cambric is a specific type of fabric known for being lightweight and tightly woven.

The table was set with cambric napkins.
Color Note
Cambric is traditionally white, but modern cambric can come in various colors.

He chose a blue cambric shirt for the summer picnic.
Material Quality
Used in contexts where quality and refinement of the cloth are implied.

The wedding dress was crafted from the finest cambric.
Fabric Type
Cambric is a specific type of fabric known for being lightweight and tightly woven.

The table was set with cambric napkins.
Color Note
Cambric is traditionally white, but modern cambric can come in various colors.

He chose a blue cambric shirt for the summer picnic.
Material Quality
Used in contexts where quality and refinement of the cloth are implied.

The wedding dress was crafted from the finest cambric.
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