What is "palempore"

Palempore \Pal`em*pore"\ (p[a^]l`[e^]m*p[=o]r"), n. A superior kind of dimity made in India, -- used for bed coverings. [Written also palampore, palampoor, etc.]
--De Colange.

alt. A superior kind of dimity made in India, used for bed coverings. n. A superior kind of dimity made in India, used for bed coverings.