noun

Marcella

Marcella (noun) means a sturdy, ribbed cotton fabric traditionally used for formal shirt fronts and waistcoats. Example: “His dress shirt had a crisp marcella front.”

noun

A sturdy, ribbed cotton fabric traditionally used for formal shirt fronts and waistcoats.

"His dress shirt had a crisp marcella front."

How to use Marcella

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA corded cotton fabric used in formalwear, especially old-fashioned dress shirts.

Word forms

marcellas plural

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Etymology

From Latin Marcella.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Marcella

Ella hella Bella Della Fella Stella paella Capella Estella Louella Nutella Cruella

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marcella” mean?

The word “Marcella” means a sturdy, ribbed cotton fabric traditionally used for formal shirt fronts and waistcoats. In plain terms, a corded cotton fabric used in formalwear, especially old-fashioned dress shirts.

How do you use “Marcella” in a sentence?

Here is “Marcella” used in a sentence: “His dress shirt had a crisp marcella front.”

What part of speech is “Marcella”?

“Marcella” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Marcella?

"Marcella" (noun) means a sturdy, ribbed cotton fabric traditionally used for formal shirt fronts and waistcoats.