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mousseline de laine

[ moos-leen duh len ]

noun

, French.
  1. a thin worsted fabric, often having a printed pattern.

mousseline de laine

/ muslin də lɛn /

noun

  1. a light woollen fabric

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mousseline de laine1

Literally, “muslin of wool”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mousseline de laine1

literally: muslin of wool

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Example Sentences

“It is a mousseline-de-laine, if you chance to be acquainted with that material,” answered Janey.

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