mousseline
9.0
A very thin fabric used for dresses and curtains
- noun
- /ˌmuːsəˈliːn/
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mousseline
- And you'll be wearing pink mousseline.
Examples
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For the summer fashion show, the designer showcased several outfits crafted from soft, airy mousseline fabric.
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The wedding dress was made of delicate pink mousseline that flowed beautifully as she walked down the aisle.
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She chose a green mousseline scarf to complement her outfit, adding a touch of elegance to her look.
Synonyms
9
3.8
A thin, light cotton cloth used for clothes and curtains
is similar but sheerer and more delicate in texture
gossamer
vsmousseline
3
8.5
A very light, thin cloth used to make delicate clothes
is similar but is a practical lightweight fabric for garments and veils
organdy
vsmousseline
1
9.7
A thin, stiff, see-through cloth often used for dresses or curtains
is similar but softer and less stiff in drape
How Sheer
Surface Forms
mousseline singular
mousselines plural
Etymology
Mousseline comes from the French name for fine muslin, a thin fabric once made near the city Mosul, and the word kept the sense of something very sheer and light. So, mousseline means a delicate, lightweight cloth used for dresses, curtains, or veils.