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tulle

noun \ˈtül\

: a light, thin type of cloth that is like a net and that is used for veils, evening dresses, etc.

Full Definition of TULLE

:  a sheer often stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net used chiefly for veils or ballet costumes
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Origin of TULLE

French, from Tulle, France
First Known Use: circa 1818

Rhymes with TULLE

boule, boulle, cool, drool, fool, fuel, ghoul, gul, mewl, mule, pool, Poole, pul, pule, rule, school, spool, stool, tool, yule

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