Definition of marquisette
: a sheer meshed fabric used for clothing, curtains, and mosquito nets
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The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.
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Origin and Etymology of marquisette
marquise + -ette
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