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nainsook

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nainsook /ˈnānˌso͝ok, ˈneɪnˌsʊk /
noun a fine, soft cotton fabric, originally from South Asia.
– ORIGIN late 18th century : from Hindi nainsukh, from nain eye + sukh pleasure.