mousseline

(mo̵̅o̅s lēn)

noun

  1. a sheer fabric somewhat resembling muslin and made of rayon, silk, etc.
  2. a fine blown glass with a lacy pattern
  3. mousseline sauce

Origin: Fr: see muslin

See mousseline in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A fine sheer fabric resembling muslin, originally made in Mosul, Iraq.
  2. A hollandaise sauce to which whipped cream has been added.
  3. An aspic containing whipped cream.

Origin:

Origin: French; see muslin

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