marquisette
noun
mar·qui·sette ˌmär-kwə-ˈzet 
-kə-
: a sheer meshed fabric used for clothing, curtains, and mosquito nets
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette. 
Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018
Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, 22 Feb. 2018 Word History
Etymology
marquise + -ette
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined above
marquisette
noun
as in bobbinet
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- bobbinet
- tulle
- fishnet
- filigree
- lace
- lattice
- grille
- Brussels lace
- screening
- webbing
- grill
- wirework
- screen
- netting
- web
- mesh
- net
- network
- unconcernednesses
- unconcerning
- unconcernment
- unconcerns
- unconditional
- unconditionalities
- unconditionality
- unconditionally
- unconditioned
- unconditioned reflex
- unconditionednesses
- uncondoned
- unconfessed
- unconfessedes
- unconfesseds
- unconfident
- unconfidently
- unconfiding
- unconfine
- unconfined
- unconfines
- unconfining
- unconfirmed
- unconformabilities
- unconformability