voile

American

[voil, vwal] / vɔɪl, vwal /

noun

a lightweight, semisheer fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton constructed in plain weave.

voile British

/ vwal, vɔɪl /

noun

a light semitransparent fabric of silk, rayon, cotton, etc, used for dresses, scarves, shirts, etc

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Etymology

Origin of voile

1885–90; < French; Anglo-French veile veil

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