tabby
Pronunciation:
/ˈtæb.i/noun
Definitions
A kind of waved silk, usually called watered silk, manufactured like taffeta, but thicker and stronger. The watering is given to it by calendering.
A 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.
A brindled cat.
An old maid or gossip.
verb
Definitions
To give a wavy or watered appearance to (a textile).
adjective
Definitions
Having a wavy or watered appearance
Example: a tabby waistcoat
Brindled; diversified in color
Example: a tabby cat.