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\ ˈnȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce noil (audio) \

Definition of noil

: short fiber removed during the combing of a textile fiber and often separately spun into yarn

Examples of noil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019 At the end of the day, take home your own silk noil and crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. — oregonlive, "Homes and gardens events around Portland: Fall plant sales, garden tours and more," 27 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of noil

circa 1624, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for noil

origin unknown

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“Noil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noil. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.

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