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The English word seersucker originated in what language?

The word "seersucker" comes from the Persian language.

It is derived from the words:

* "shir" meaning milk

* "shakar" meaning sugar

This refers to the fabric's appearance, which is characterized by its puckered, wrinkled texture, similar to milk curdled with sugar.

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