One of a breed of fancy frilled pigeons allied to the owls and turbits, having a white body, tricolored shoulders, and bluish-black tail with a large white spot on each feather.
“Later on, when performing, they would be entitled to a celluloid collar, satinette knickers and pumps.”
“Further back, this is the family of Lockinge Stakes heroine Peeress and May Hill Stakes winner Satinette.”
satin
A cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).