muslin
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Noun — A lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric.
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Etymology
From French mousseline, from Italian mussolina, named after Mosul, the Iraqi city where the fabric was originally associated with trade.
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What does “muslin” mean?
The word “muslin” means a lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric. In plain terms, a thin, plain cotton cloth used for everything from baby wraps to dressmaking test pieces.
How do you pronounce “muslin”?
“Muslin” is pronounced MUHZ-lihn (/ˈmʌz.lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “muslin” in a sentence?
Here is “muslin” used in a sentence: “She wrapped the cheese in muslin before hanging it to dry.”
What part of speech is “muslin”?
“Muslin” is a noun.
Where does the word “muslin” come from?
The word “muslin” comes from French. From French mousseline, from Italian mussolina, named after Mosul, the Iraqi city where the fabric was originally associated with trade.
How many meanings does “muslin” have?
“Muslin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lightweight, plain-woven cotton fabric.