mousseline de laine

[ moos-leen duh len ]

noun

, French.

1. a thin worsted fabric, often having a printed pattern.

mousseline de laine

/ muslin də lɛn /

noun

1. a light woollen fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of mousseline de laine¹

Literally, “muslin of wool”

Word History and Origins

Origin of mousseline de laine¹

literally: muslin of wool