malines

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

ma·lines

noun \mə-ˈlēn\
plural ma·lines\-ˈlēn(z)\

Definition of MALINES

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also ma·line : a fine stiff net with a hexagonal mesh that is usually made of silk or rayon and that is often used for veils

Origin of MALINES

French, from Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
First Known Use: 1833

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