noun
marceline
MAH-suh-leen
Marceline (noun) means a light, silky fabric traditionally used to line hats and women's dresses.
noun
1
archaic A light, silky fabric traditionally used to line hats and women's dresses.
name
1
A female first name.
2
The name of a neighbourhood in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States.
3
The name of a city in Chariton County and Linn County, Missouri, United States.
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Word forms
- Plural
- marcelines
Etymology
Came from French marceline, from Latin marcidus (“withered”), from marcere (“to wither, shrivel”).
Rhymes for marceline
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What does “marceline” mean?
The word “marceline” means a thin silk fabric used for linings etc. in hats and ladies' dresses.
How do you pronounce “marceline”?
“Marceline” is pronounced MAH-suh-leen (/ˈmɑɹ.səˌlin/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “marceline”?
Depending on how it is used, “marceline” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “marceline” come from?
The word “marceline” comes from Latin. From French marceline, from Latin marcidus (“withered”), from marcere (“to wither, shrivel”).
How many meanings does “marceline” have?
“Marceline” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin silk fabric used for linings etc. in hats and ladies' dresses.
