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The word 'textiles' comes from Latin word 'textile' which means

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Correct Answer: Option A
Option A: weave - While weaving is related to textiles, it's not the direct meaning of the Latin word.
Option B: textile - This option is tricky! It's the same word, but doesn't explain its origin.
Option C: fabric - Fabric is what textiles are, but again, it's not the meaning of the original word.
Option D: stitches - Stitches are a part of making clothes, but not the main idea behind the word 'textiles'.

The correct answer is Option A: weave because the Latin word "textile" actually means "to weave". So, textiles are named after the process of weaving!
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Raenco
Raenco 1 year ago
The word 'textiles' comes from the Latin word textilis, which means "woven fabric" or "woven material."