noun
- a ribbed fabric made of silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers with crosswise ribs
Usage: textiles
Examples
- The dress was made of elegant black bengaline.
- Bengaline fabric has a distinctive ribbed texture.
- She chose bengaline for the curtains because of its durability.
- The bengaline material draped beautifully.
- Cotton bengaline is often used for upholstery.
- The designer preferred silk bengaline for evening wear.