soleil

1 of 2

adjective

so·​leil

(ˈ)sō¦lā

1

: finished with a high luster

soleil felt or velour

2

: woven with a fancy warp rib

soleil

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a fabric with a soleil finish or weave

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, sun, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin soliculus, diminutive of Latin sol sun

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