Mousseline
/ˈmuːsəliːn/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A very fine, semi-opaque fabric similar to muslin, typically made of silk, wool or cotton. countable, uncountable
- 2 A soft, light sweet or savoury mousse. countable, uncountable
- 3 A hollandaise sauce that has been made frothy with whipped cream or egg white, served mainly with fish or asparagus. countable, uncountable
- 4 A very thin glass for claret glasses. countable, uncountable
Etymology
From French mousseline. Doublet of muslin.