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Definition of Dupion
1. n. A double cocoon, made by two silkworms.
Definition of Dupion
1. Noun. A double cocoon, made by two silkworms. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dupion
1. a double cocoon [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dupion
Literary usage of Dupion
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting Standards edited by Maureen Breitenberg (1993)
"... for silk home-laundering materials (regulations for use) the method of testing
and classification for dupion raw silk, and a dictionary of silk waste. ..."
2. Encyclopaedia Britannica; Or A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and (1823)
"When your cocoons have remained therein near an hour, you must draw them out ;
and to see whether all the worms are dead, draw out a dupion from the middle ..."
3. The Artful Home: The GUILD Sourcebook of Residential Art by GUILD Sourcebooks (2005)
"... Weaving on dupion i silk pillow. 20" x 20". nght: Sunburst Weaving on dupion
i silk pillow. 16" x 16". ..."
4. The Baptist Magazine by Baptist Missionary Society (1836)
"Esq., late of dupion, by John Moginie, E*q., Executor to n » TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mr. Measures, from Lincolnshire, who called at Fen Court, about a year ago, ..."
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