muslin
noun/ˈmʌzlɪn/
Frequency rank: #18,062 most common English word
Meaning
A thin, plain-woven cotton fabric, often used in cooking or sewing.
Example sentence
She wrapped the freshly baked bread in muslin to keep it soft overnight.
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