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Word entry · 5 letters

tulle

Best crossword clue

"Veil netting"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /tjuːl/Part of speech nounSorted elltuStarts with TEnds with E2 cluesCommon crossword word
1T2U3L4L5E

Definitions

  1. A fine net fabric used for veils, tutus, and gowns.

Word origin

Borrowed from French tulle, named after French Tulle (a town), named after Latin Tūtēla (a Roman deity), from Latin tūtēla (whence English tutelary), from Latin tueor (whence tutor, tutorial).

Used in a sentence

  • I kept thinking of Marie Osmond — standing there at the altar, so brave in white tull ^([sic]). "Marriage isn't just for life," she said, "it's for eternity."
  • ‘Before I forget, there is one turquoise tulle fabric I think you would love . . .’
  • Neer imagined Jane in tulle and leather and sequins and knew the answer.

Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0

Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Veil netting5 letters
02Veil fabric5 letters

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