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noils

The correct spelling is noils.

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noun

Say it like: Noy-ls

The correct spelling is noils. A short fibre left over from combing wool or spinning silk during the preparation of textile yarns. Sometimes it is referred to as 'Raw Silk', although this is somewhat of a mis… For example: "The silk noil was slightly nubby with random flecks in an off-white colour."

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The silk noil was slightly nubby with random flecks in an off-white colour.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A short fibre left over from combing wool or spinning silk during the preparation of textile yarns. Sometimes it is referred to as 'Raw Silk', although this is somewhat of a misnomer.

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