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What is "Hong Kong" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 04-Jun-2024 (3 months, 7 days ago)
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Hong Kong
A ribbed fabric usually found in plain colors. It comes in a variety of qualities but the best type is made out of silk.

— TG StaffTextileGlossary Staff Writer
Hong Kong
A ribbed fabric usually found in plain colors. It comes in a variety of qualities but the best type is made out of silk.

— TG StaffTextileGlossary Staff Writer

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