delaine

noun

de·​laine

də̇ˈlān,

dēˈ-

plural -s

1

: a lightweight dress fabric of wool or wool and cotton made in prints or solid colors

2

usually capitalized [by shortening] : delaine merino

Word History

Etymology

French (mousseline) de laine muslin of wool

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