voile

voile

a thin, sheer fabric, as of cotton, used for garments, curtains, etc.

Origin of voile

Fr, a veil from Classical Latin vela: see veil

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voile

noun

A light, plain-weave, sheer fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool used especially for making dresses and curtains.

Origin of voile

French from Old French veile veil from Latin vēla neuter pl. of vēlum covering

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Noun

(plural voiles)

A light, translucent cotton fabric used for making curtains and dresses.

Origin

From Anglo-Norman veil, Old French voil

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The company specializes in embroidery and uses high quality materials to make its lingerie, including one-hundred percent cotton muslin and voile, polyester, linen and jersey, as well as pure silk satin and georgette.
Any redness or discoloration is further hidden with other kinds of theatrical makeup, and voile!
This Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton Voile Gown is so stylish, you just have to take a peek at it!
Other features include a woven voile collar, placket and a patch pocket.
It has voile accents and is made from a mix of cotton and spandex.

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