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Definition of tulle : 1. A kind of silk lace or light netting, used for veils, etc.
2. In plate armor, a suspended plate in from of the thigh. See Illust. of Tasses.

Synonyms:

damask, seersucker, sharkskin, Acrilan, flannel, chiffon, sacking sailcloth, cheesecloth, crepe, challis, Dacron, Celanese, grenadine, Jersey, batik, muslin, worsted, paisley, baize, quilting, tarpaulin, gossamer, cambric, tweed, satin, herringbone, burlap, foulard, silk, fabric, oilcloth, bunting, broadcloth, crinoline, cotton, gingham, rayon, percale, horsehair, moleskin, tricot, linen, serge, fleece, net, astrakhan, chintz, corduroy, felt, velvet, duffel, taffeta, longcloth, sateen, wool, lame, nylon, mohair, denim, canvas, Orlon, suede, alpaca, chenille, calico, plaid, gabardine, twill, madras, velour, matting, brocade, cashmere

Usage examples:

• Olive passed across the room; the black coats gave way, and, as a white rose in a blood- coloured glass, her shoulders rose out of the red tulle. - "Muslin", George Moore.
• The gloom of approaching ruin disappeared, and he saw nothing in the world but a white tulle skirt, a thin foot, a thin bosom, and a pair of bright grey eyes. - "Muslin", George Moore.
• " That must have made his fortune and repaid him for all his hard labor," remarked Mrs. McGregor, as she held up a violet cloud of spangled tulle and examined it critically. - "Carl and the Cotton Gin", Sara Ware Bassett.