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Definition of: batiste
(bə·tēst′) noun
1. A sheer fabric made of cotton, silk, or spun rayon. The cotton batiste is sometimes mercerized.
2. A fine woolen fabric lighter than challis.
3. Originally, a fine linen cloth. [<F; after Jean Baptiste, 13th c. French linen weaver]
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