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crinoline

cri·no·line

UK/ˈkɹɪnəlɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a skirt stiffened with hoops

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2.
3.

a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing

Origin

Borrowed from French crinoline.

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