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delaine

delaine

1 8.9
A light cloth made from wool or a wool mix used for dresses
  • noun
  • /dɪˈleɪn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : delaine
  • Sent to Australia as punishment for muslin delaine and woollen shawls.

Examples

  • And this is wool delaine and it's crisper.

  • She chose a beautiful dress made from delaine fabric for the summer party.

  • The soft texture of delaine makes it a popular choice for elegant dresses.

  • For her wedding, she decided to wear a gown crafted from lightweight delaine.

Synonyms

wool
vsdelaine
140 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
woolen
vsdelaine
  • US
9 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
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

tweed
26 4.4
serge
3 7.9
delaine
  • Archaic
1 8.9
crepe
5 5.8
chiffon
20 6.7

Surface Forms

delaine singular
delaines plural

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.