tulle
pronunciation
How to pronounce tulle in British English:
UK [tju:l]
How to pronounce tulle in American English:
US [tul]
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- Noun:
- a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns
Word Origin
- tulle (n.)
- fine silk bobbin-net, 1817, from Tulle, town in central France, where the fabric was first manufactured. The place name is Medieval Latin Tutelae, said to be from Tutela, name of a pagan god.
Example
- 1. Red lace and tulle , a strong color like burning feelings .
- 2. Tulle is draped or pleated to ensure plenty of volume when twirling across the dance floor .
- 3. Fabrics like organdy , chiffon and tulle were very popular .
- 4. A little tarlatan would do , they decided , instead of the tulle .
- 5. Perhaps taking a cue from her predecessor , bush also chose de la renta for her second inaugural gown in 2005 - the sparkly , silver tulle dress came with a matching satin coat .