noun

marceline

MAH-suh-leen

Marceline (noun) means a thin silk fabric used for linings etc. in hats and ladies' dresses.

noun

archaic A thin silk fabric used for linings etc. in hats and ladies' dresses.

name

A female given name.

A neighbourhood of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, United States.

A city in Chariton County and Linn County, Missouri, United States.

Word forms

marcelines plural

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Etymology

From French marceline, from Latin marcidus (“withered”), from marcere (“to wither, shrivel”).

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for marceline

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

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.