poplin
UK[ˈpɒplɪn]US[ˈpɑːplɪn]
n
A strong plain-woven fabric, typically of cotton, with a corded surface.
Etymology
The word 'poplin' entered English in the early 18th century from the French term 'popeline'. This French word was itself derived from the obsolete Italian 'papalina', meaning 'papal', a reference to the papal town of Avignon in France where the fabric was originally manufactured. The ultimate origin is the French place name 'Poperinghe' (now Poperinge in Belgium), a town known for textile production. Thus, the word's journey is purely geographical, moving from a place name to a specific type of cloth, with no abstract morphemic logic to dissect in its modern English form.
Analysis
This word is a loanword and is not productively formed from separable English morphemes.
Examples
She chose a dress made of lightweight cotton poplin for the summer wedding.
The shirt's crisp poplin fabric held its shape well throughout the day.
Traditional trench coats are often crafted from waterproofed poplin.