habotai
English
Alternative forms
- habutae
- habutai
Etymology
From Japanese 羽二重 (habutae), meaning "as soft as down".
Noun
habotai (uncountable)
- A lightweight fabric resembling silk.
- 2004 Monika Fagerholm, Translator Kathleen Tucker,The American Girl, Other Press 2009, p.61:
- They argued over whether it was silk taffeta or habotai.
- 2004 Monika Fagerholm, Translator Kathleen Tucker,The American Girl, Other Press 2009, p.61: