voile
noun
- lightweight, sheer, plain-weave fabric made of various fibers
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /vɔɪl/
noun
Etymology: Borrowed from French voile (“veil”). Doublet of veil and velum.
- A 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,[…].”