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- US Pronunciation
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- [lees]
- /lis/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lees]
- /lis/
Definition of lisse word
- noun lisse a fine, filmy, lightly crinkled gauze fabric used in strips for making ruching or for finishing garments. 1
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Origin of lisse
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < French (crêpe) lisse smooth (crepe), derivative of lisser to smooth, polish, Old French lischier, licier < Medieval Latin lixāre to leach, derivative of Late Latin lixa lye; cf. lixivium
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Parts of speech for Lisse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lisse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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