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lisle

noun

A strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)

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Word length
5
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
5

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Pronunciation

laɪl

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noun

  1. A strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton)

noun

  1. A fabric woven with lisle thread

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