Word #21

Jul 02, 2008 17:31

You all know what this word of the day means ;-). I am posting it because I recently stumbled upon its fascinating etymology.

seersucker

Pronunciation: [seer-suhk-er]

A plainwoven cotton, rayon, or linen fabric: traditionally a striped cotton with alternate stripes crinkled in the weaving.


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my_daroga July 3 2008, 16:27:59 UTC
Dude, I would look rad in a seersucker suit.

That is indeed very interesting.

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