1. A fabric with a ribbed surface, typically made of silk or cotton, used for clothing and upholstery.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also spelled 'bengaline'

Examples

• The designer chose bengalines for the evening gown because of their elegant ribbed texture.
• Bengalines were popular in Victorian fashion for both dresses and decorative furnishings.
• The upholstery featured a rich bengaline fabric in deep burgundy.
• She admired the subtle sheen of the bengalines displayed at the fabric store.