Cambric (noun)

1. A type of fine, lightweight linen or cotton fabric with a smooth, even surface, often used for shirts, handkerchiefs, and other delicate items.
2. A white or light-colored fabric made of cotton or linen, with a smooth finish and a slight glossy appearance.

Origin:

From the french word "cambric" meaning "a type of fine linen fabric" originally made in cambrai, france.

Examples:

1. The shirt was made of cambric, a high-quality, lightweight fabric.
2. The dress was made from a delicate cambric fabric.
3. Cambric is often used for making handkerchiefs and other delicate items.
4. The cambric was a light-colored fabric, with a smooth finish and a slight glossy appearance.
5. Cambric is a type of fine linen fabric, originally made in Cambrai, France.