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noun

tulle

tyool
noun
1
A fine, lightweight netting fabric used for veils, ballet skirts, and wedding dresses.
"The bride's veil was made of soft white tulle."

How to Use Tulle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sheer, net-like fabric used in veils, tutus, and formal dresses.

Common pairings
layer of tulle tulle skirt tulle veil

Word Forms

tulles plural

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Etymology

Named after the French town of Tulle, where the fabric was originally made.

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