nylons

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noun

Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
(in the plural) A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.“I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods.”

noun

Stockings made from nylon

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Synonyms

nylon stocking rayon stocking rayons silk stocking hosiery hose socks low bas downs lows stockings fishnet stockinet ninon stockinette

Associated

thermoplastic nylon viv ching plastics cappella polymer boots acid jazz materials women

Rhymes

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