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Meaning of satin de Lyon in English:

satin de Lyon

Pronunciation /ˌsatɪn dɪ ˈliːɒ̃/

noun

historical

  • A fine silk satin with a twilled or ribbed back, used especially for linings and trimmings of garments.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Leeds Mercury. From French satin de Lyon from satin + de + Lyon.