malines
noun
ma·lines
mə-ˈlēn 
plural malines
mə-ˈlēn(z)
1
: mechlin
2
or less commonly maline
: a fine stiff net with a hexagonal mesh that is usually made of silk or rayon and that is often used for veils
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“Malines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malines. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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