<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a closely woven dress-goods fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or a mixture of these fibers, having a soft, mercerized finish and resembling poplin.</li><li>a woolen or worsted fabric constructed in a plain or twill weave, having a compact texture and lustrous finish.</li><li>any fabric woven on a wide loom.</li></ul>