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Meaning of zephyrine in English:

zephyrine

adjective

historical, rare

  • Of a garment: made of zephyrine.

Pronunciation

zephyrine

/ˈzɛf(ə)riːn/ /ˈzɛf(ə)rɪn/

noun

historical, rare

  • A thin, light dress fabric, typically made of silk; a garment made of this.

Pronunciation

zephyrine

/ˈzɛf(ə)riːn/ /ˈzɛf(ə)rɪn/

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Morning Chronicle. Apparently from zephyr + -ine.