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crinolines

The correct spelling is crinolines.

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noun

Say it like: Cri-nol-ine-s

The correct spelling is crinolines. A stiff fabric made from cotton and horsehair.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A stiff fabric made from cotton and horsehair.
  2. 2.A stiff petticoat made from this fabric.
  3. 3.A skirt stiffened with hoops.
  4. 4.Any of the hoops making up the framework used to support cladding over a boiler.
  5. 5.Netting placed around ships to guard against torpedoes.

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