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pedaline

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ped·​al·​ine | \ ˈpedᵊlˌēn \
plural -s

Definition of pedaline

: a strawy material that has usually a hemp or cotton core covered with a cellulose mixture or cellophane and that is made into a braid and used for millinery and ribbon

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History and Etymology for pedaline

pedal entry 1 + -ine

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“Pedaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedaline. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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