Redina

[Paul B. Gallagher]

R. M. Cleminson wrote:

> Dear All,
>
> Does anyone happen to know whether there is an EXACT English
> translation of редина (defined as "неплотная, редко сотканная
> ткань")?  I know what it is, I just need the English name for it, if
> there is one.  Dictionaries are no help.

Disclaimer: there is no perfect translation of any one word into any 
other language.

Having said that, I'd call what you describe "gauze." Does that suit 
your purpose?

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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