Muslin Definition

mŭzlĭn
noun
Any of various strong, often sheer cotton fabrics of plain weave, esp., a heavy variety used for sheets, pillowcases, etc.
Webster's New World
A dressmaker's pattern made from inexpensive cloth for fitting.
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Other Word Forms of Muslin

Noun

Singular:
muslin
Plural:
muslins

Origin of Muslin

  • From French mousseline, from Italian mussolina, from Mussolo (“Mosul"), that is Mosul in northern Iraq (compare 1875 Knight, Edward H., Knight's American Mechanical Dictionary, V2 p1502: "Muslins are so called from Moussol in India.")

    From Wiktionary

  • French mousseline from Italian mussolina from Mussolo , Mosul, Iraq from Arabic (al-)Mawṭil from mawṭil place of joining from waṭala to join wṭl in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Muslin Sentence Examples

  • They were both dressed in white muslin with pink ribbons.

  • A ladys veil is of white muslin, embroidered at the ends in gold and colors; that of a person of the lower class is simply dyed blue.

  • Also known as muslin backgrounds, these plain cloth backdrops hang freely to create a textured surface behind photo subjects.

  • Make sure your pillow has a good muslin cover on it, and that the basic size is right for your dog.

  • Duncan performed at ladies' matinees in bare feet and without tights, dressed only in a classical gown (made at first of her mother's muslin curtains).

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Words Starting With

MMUMUS

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