First Known Use: 1615
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gingham
noun ging·ham \ˈgiŋ-əm\
: a cotton cloth that often is marked with a pattern of colored squares
Full Definition of GINGHAM
: a clothing fabric usually of yarn-dyed cotton in plain weave
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Origin of GINGHAM
modification of Malay genggang striped cloth
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gingham
noun ging·ham \ˈgiŋ-əm\
Definition of GINGHAM for Kids
: a cotton cloth that is often plaid or checked
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