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marquisette

Syllabification: (mar·qui·sette)
Pronunciation: /ˌmärk(w)əˈzet/
Definition of marquisette

noun

  • a fine light cotton, rayon, or silk gauze fabric, now chiefly used for net curtains.

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, diminutive of marquise

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