marquisette

mar·qui·sette | \ ˌmär-kwə-ˈzet

How to pronounce marquisette (audio)

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Definition of marquisette

: a sheer meshed fabric used for clothing, curtains, and mosquito nets

Examples of marquisette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Mystic Club's costumed merriment at annual bal masque," 22 Feb. 2018

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“Marquisette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquisette. Accessed 18 Sep. 2020.

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