/vɔɪl/
OriginBorrowed from French voile (“veil”). Doublet of veil and velum.
- countable, uncountableA light, translucent cotton fabric used for making curtains and dresses.
“The domestic voile made from imported gray yarns and woven in the United States is the best combination to be had.”
“Cheap narrow voiles.—Plain color voiles practically are off the market.[…]Better grades of voiles usually come in the 39-inch width,[…].”
“Pull out the basting thread, gently remove the voile from the three-minute sample, and reshape the sample with a steam iron.”
Formsvoiles(plural)