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单词 souple
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souple

[ suhp-uhl ]
/ ˈsʌp əl /

noun

silk from which only a portion of the sericin has been removed.
Also called souple silk .

Origin of souple

1885–90; short for French soie souple supple silk

Words nearby souple

soup du jour, soupfin, soupfin shark, Souphanouvong, soup kitchen, souple, soupmeat, soup plate, soupspoon, soup-to-nuts, soup up
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Example sentences from the Web for souple

  • "Bright" has a brilliant luster, while "souple" has more of a dull, subdued appearance.

    Theory Of Silk Weaving|Arnold Wolfensberger
  • No dog can kill her—that's a clear case; but souple as she is, a silver bullet is the only messenger that can overtake her.

    The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector|William Carleton
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