Pongee
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A lightweight, soft fabric woven from raw silk or a similar synthetic imitation.
“The summer blouse was made from pongee, light and cool enough to wear in the heat.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
pon·gee
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Synonyms
raw silkshantungsilk fabric
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Wordle
Ends in double E, the -GEE ending is unusual and distinctive, the PON- opener leads in a surprising direction
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points, the double E at the end is uncommon for a six-letter word, limited hooks but valid
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