marcella
noun
a cotton or linen fabric constructed in pique weave, used in the manufacture of vests, mats, etc.
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marcella
1 American
[mahr-sel-uh]
/ mɑrˈsɛl ə /
noun
Marcella
2
American
[mahr-sel-uh]
/ mɑrˈsɛl ə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of marcella
First recorded in 1805–15; alteration of Marseilles
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It was already divested of the twilled cotton sheets and marcella quilt which were all the Hoopers ever allowed either to themselves or their guests.
From Lady Connie by Mrs. Humphry Ward
In their Sept. 2 Instagram post, Suzette and Marcella claimed that A.B.’s insinuations concerning Suzette, Abraham and the overall Quintanilla family were false.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tomato already knows butter from ghee-rich curries, grilled cheese dipped in tomato soup and Marcella Hazan’s famously spare sauce.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Marcella started sales three-a-half years ago, and has sold all of its 144 ski-in, ski-out homesites at Deer Valley East Village.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
He sent Ms Friel, known for her roles in Channel 4 soap Brookside and ITV and Netflix drama series Marcella, numerous messages and visited her home address on several occasions.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025
Just Marcella standing there holding the golden tail ribbons of the queen's glittering post-balloon.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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