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tulle

/tuːl/

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What does tulle mean?

noun

  1. A kind of silk lace or light netting, used for clothing, veils, etc.

proper noun

  1. A town, the capital of Corrèze department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

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IPA pronunciation

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Her soft frock of white tulle lifted and stirred around her with the gentle evening air.
Gene Stratton-PorterFrecklesProject Gutenberg ebook #111
She had been properly dressed for the occasion in black tulle and black silk tights.
Kate ChopinThe Awakening, and Selected Short StoriesProject Gutenberg ebook #160
More book examples (3)
“Well,” said Valentin, “I hope for you with all my heart that she is not clothed in green tulle and that her feet are not too much out of focus.”
Henry JamesThe AmericanProject Gutenberg ebook #177
In the carriage Jude took from his pocket his extra little wedding-present, which turned out to be two or three yards of white tulle, which he threw over her bonnet and all, as a veil.
Thomas HardyJude the ObscureProject Gutenberg ebook #153
The graceful form of Mrs. Charles S. Stratton was shown to advantage in her bridal robe, which was composed of plain white satin, the skirt en traine, being decorated with a flounce of costly point lace, headed by tulle puffings; the berthe to match.
Joel BentonA Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. BarnumProject Gutenberg ebook #1576