voile
[ voil; French vwal ]
/ vɔɪl; French vwal /
noun
a lightweight, semisheer fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton constructed in plain weave.
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Origin of voile
1885–90; <French; Anglo-French veileveil
Words nearby voile
voided, voider, voiding cystogram, Voigt's lines, voilà, voile, Voiotia, VoIP, voir dire, Voit, voiture
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voile
/ (vɔɪl, French vwal) /
noun
a light semitransparent fabric of silk, rayon, cotton, etc, used for dresses, scarves, shirts, etc
Word Origin for voile
C19: from French: veil
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