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Dupion — Du pi*on, n. [F. doupion, It. doppione, fr. doppio double, L. duplus. See {Double}, and cf. {Doubloon}.] A double cocoon, made by two silkworms. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dupion — n. [F. doupion, double] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Lepidoptera, a double cocoon spun by two silkworms; the silk from such cocoons … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
dupion — /dooh pee ohn /, n. 1. a cocoon formed jointly by two silkworms. 2. douppioni. Also, dupioni /dooh pee oh nee/. [1820 30; alter. of F doupion < It doppione, equiv. to doppi(e) DOUBLE + one aug. suffix] * * * … Universalium
dupion — [ dju:pɪən] noun a rough slubbed silk fabric woven from the threads of double cocoons. Origin C19 (in the sense double cocoon ): from Fr. doupion, from Ital. doppione, from doppio double … English new terms dictionary
douppioni — or doupioni [do͞o΄pē ō′nē] n. [It doppioni, pl. of doppione, a double cocoon < doppio, double < L duplus, DOUBLE: sp. infl. by Fr doupion < It] a thick, silk yarn of irregular ply used chiefly for suit fabrics … English World dictionary
du|pi|on — «DOO pee ohn, DYOO », noun. 1. a double cocoon formed by two silkworms spinning together. 2. the coarse silk furnished by such double cocoons: »... the immensely popular slub textured cloths of the shantung and dupion type (London Times). Also,… … Useful english dictionary

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