marquisette

[ mahr-kuh-zet, -kwuh- ]

noun

1. a lightweight open fabric of leno weave in cotton, rayon, silk, or nylon.

marquisette

/ ˌmɑːkɪˈzɛt; -kwɪ- /

noun

1. a leno-weave fabric of cotton, silk, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of marquisette¹

1905–10; < French, diminutive of marquise. See marquise, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of marquisette¹

C20: from French, diminutive of marquise