Marquisette: meaning, definitions and examples

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marquisette

 

[ mษ‘หrหˆkiหzษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

textile fabric

Marquisette is a thin, light, and sometimes sheer fabric that is often made of cotton or silk. It is commonly used for curtains, dresses, and veils due to its delicate appearance. The fabric is known for its soft texture and ability to allow light to filter through, making it a popular choice for airy garments and dรฉcor. Marquisette can also be used in craft projects and for decorative purposes.

Synonyms

lightweight textile, sheer fabric

Examples of usage

  • She chose a marquisette curtain for her living room.
  • The bridal gown featured layers of marquisette for a romantic look.
  • He crafted a delicate marquisette veil for the wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "marquisette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marquesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค•เฅเคตเคฟเคธเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Markise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marquisette

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะบั–ะทะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ markizeta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒซใ‚ญใ‚ผใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marquisette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marquesita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท marquisette

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅดํ‚ค์ œํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑูƒูˆูŠุฒูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marquisette

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marquisette

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๅฐ”ๅŸบๅกž็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marquisette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ marquisette

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะบะธะทะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marquisette

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marquesita

Etymology

The term 'marquisette' is derived from the French word 'marquis', which refers to a noble title. The fabric itself has roots in 19th century France, where it became popular for making lightweight garments and drapes. Originally, marquisette was created using fine cotton or silk threads, and its sheer quality made it ideal for elegant designs. The adoption of the term in the textile industry signifies its association with delicacy and refinement. Over the years, marquisette has retained its status as a coveted fabric, especially in fashion and interior design, highlighting its timeless appeal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,823, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.