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Substantiivi

1. (countable, uncountable) A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
2. (uncountable) A concrete mixture of lime with shells, gravel, or stones, in equal proportions, with an equal proportion of water. When dry, this becomes as hard as rock.
3. (countable) A brindled cat.
4. (chiefly Australia, slang) A woman, irrespective of age, but often used for a young, attractive woman.
5. (countable, archaic) An old maid or gossip.

Adjektiivi

1. Having a wavy or watered appearance.
2. Brindled; diversified in color.

Verbi

1. (transitive) To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).