Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bemberg

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables
be-m-berg
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The trade name for a type of rayon yarn. Fabrics made from this yarn are frequently used for presentation flags, and for lining suits and coats. Bemberg silk is a less costly, and versatile, substitute for natural silk.

Etymology

The fabric was invented in 1918, and named after J. P. Bemberg, the German developer.

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does bemberg mean?
The trade name for a type of rayon yarn. Fabrics made from this yarn are frequently used for presentation flags, and for lining suits and coats. Bemberg silk is a less costly, and versatile, substitute for natural silk.
Where does bemberg come from?
The fabric was invented in 1918, and named after J. P. Bemberg, the German developer.

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