delaine
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8.9
A light cloth made from wool or a wool mix used for dresses
- noun
- /dɪˈleɪn/
- Archaic
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delaine
- Sent to Australia as punishment for muslin delaine and woollen shawls.
Examples
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And this is wool delaine and it's crisper.
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She chose a beautiful dress made from delaine fabric for the summer party.
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The soft texture of delaine makes it a popular choice for elegant dresses.
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For her wedding, she decided to wear a gown crafted from lightweight delaine.
Synonyms
wool
vsdelaine
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1.0
Soft thick hair from sheep or similar animals used to make warm cloth
is a lightweight dress fabric made from that fibre or blends
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2.3
A cloth or piece of clothing made from wool to keep warm
is lighter and used mainly for dresses rather than for warmth
swan's down
vsdelaine
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9.8
A very soft wool fabric used for baby clothes
is a lightweight wool or wool blend fabric mainly used for dresses
How Heavy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Delaine comes from the French phrase de laine, which means 'of wool'. So delaine is a lightweight fabric made of wool or a wool blend, often used for dresses.