Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duh-leyn]
- /dəˈleɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [duh-leyn]
- /dəˈleɪn/
Definitions of delaine word
- noun delaine a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric 3
- noun delaine (initial capital letter) Delaine Merino. 1
- noun delaine a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds. 1
- noun delaine a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use. 1
- noun delaine A kind of fabric for women's dresses. 1
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Origin of delaine
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French (mousseline) de laine (muslin) of wool
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Parts of speech for Delaine
noun
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preposition
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delaine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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