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mousseline

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

mous·se·line

noun \ˌmü-sə-ˈlēn, ˌmüs-ˈlēn\

Definition of MOUSSELINE

1
: a fine sheer fabric (as of rayon) that resembles muslin
2
a : a sauce (as hollandaise) to which whipped cream or beaten egg whites have been added b : mousse 1 <salmon mousseline>

Origin of MOUSSELINE

French, literally, muslin — more at muslin
First Known Use: 1696

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