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nainsook

nain·sook

US/ˈneɪnˌsʊk/ uncommon

noun

1.

a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies

Origin

From Hindi नैनसुख (nainsukh), from नैन (nain, “eye”) + सुख (sukh, “pleasure, luxury”).

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