Meaning & use
tulle
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A fine, lightweight netting fabric, often made of silk or nylon, used for veils, ballet costumes, and decorations.
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The bride's veil was made of delicate white tulle.
The ballerina's tutu was layered with stiff pink tulle.
A note on using this word
Named after the French city of Tulle, where the fabric was first made; pronounced like "tool."
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nettinggauze
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