muslin

  1. Noun.  (textile) Any of several varieties of thin cotton cloth.
  2. Noun.  (US) Fabric made of cotton, flax (linen), hemp, or silk, finely or coarsely woven.
  3. Noun.  A term used for a wide variety of tightly-woven thin fabrics, especially those used for bedlinen. (US) Woven cotton or linen fabrics, especially when used for items other than garments.
  4. Noun.  A dressmaker's pattern made from inexpensive cloth for fitting.

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