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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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3 words match “SATINY”

SATINY a.
Like or composed of satin; glossy; as, to have a satiny appearance; a satiny texture.
BENZOIC a.
nd in the urine of infants and herbivorous animals. It crystallizes in the form of white, satiny flakes; its odor is aromatic; its taste is pungent, and somewhat acidulous. -- Benzoic aldehyde, oil of bitter almonds; the aldehyde, C6H5.CHO, intermediate in composition between benzoic or benzyl alcohol, and benzoic aci…
CANTOON n.
A cotton stuff showing a fine cord on one side and a satiny surface on the other.