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doily

The correct spelling is doily.

How to pronounce doily

noun

IPA: /ˈdɔɪli/

Say it like: Doy-lee

The correct spelling is doily. A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A small ornamental piece of lace or linen or paper used to protect a surface from scratches by hard objects such as vases or bowls; or to decorate a plate of food.
  2. 2.An old kind of woollen material.

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