Velvet Ballgown Fabric With Burned Out Patches

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Question is: Velvet Ballgown Fabric With Burned Out Patches

and the answer is: DEVORE

Word Meaning:

DEVORÉ — A fabric technique particularly used on velvets, where a mixed-fibre material undergoes a chemical process to dissolve the cellulose fibres to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric.

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