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Delaine

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de⋅laine

[duh-leyn]
–noun
1. (initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.
2. a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.
3. a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.

Origin:
1830–40; < F (mousseline) de laine (muslin) of wool
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delaine

any high-grade woolen or worsted fabric made of fine combing wool. Delaine was originally a high-quality women's wear dress material.

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