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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Pop·lin n.  A fabric of many varieties, usually made of silk and worsted, -- used especially for women's dresses.
 Irish poplin, a fabric with silk warp and worsted weft, made in Ireland.
 

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 I·rish a.  Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland.
 Irish elk. Zool. See under Elk.
 Irish moss. (a) Bot. Carrageen. (b) A preparation of the same made into a blanc mange.
 Irish poplin. See Poplin.
 Irish potato, the ordinary white potato, so called because it is a favorite article of food in Ireland.
 Irish reef, or Irishman's reef Naut., the head of a sail tied up.
 Irish stew, meat, potatoes, and onions, cut in small pieces and stewed.