English Explanatory Dictionary

voile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light, translucent cotton fabric used for making curtains and dresses.

Pronunciation

/vɔɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-voile.wav

Word forms

voile voiles

Etymology

Borrowed from French voile (“veil”). Doublet of veil and velum.

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