mousseline

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmuːsliːn/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] a very fine, semi-opaque fabric similar to muslin: [as modifier]: a silk mousseline camisole
  • 2a soft, light sweet or savoury mousse.
  • 3 (also sauce mousseline) [mass noun] hollandaise sauce that has been made frothy with whipped cream or egg white, served mainly with fish or asparagus.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French (see muslin)