doily

Meanings

• noun

  A small, decorative piece of fabric, usually circular in shape, used to protect surfaces from heat or to add an aesthetic value to a table setting.

  - "She placed a doily under the teapot to protect the table."
  - "The vintage doilies on her grandmother's table added a touch of elegance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doily
jolly , folly , molly

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Variants

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doilies , doily , doyley , doyleys

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'doily' is not definitively known, but it is believed to have originated from the Irish word 'dúilí' meaning 'gracious' or 'pleasing'.

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Trivia

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1. Doilies were traditionally made by hand using needle and thread.

2. Doilies can be made from various materials, including cotton, silk, and lace.

3. Doilies were often used as gifts for weddings and other special occasions.

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Related Concepts

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1. tablecloth: A large piece of fabric that covers a table, often decorated with patterns or designs. Doilies are often used as protective covers for tablecloths.

2. embroidery: The art of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread, often using intricate patterns and designs. Doilies are often embroidered with intricate patterns.

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Culture

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Doilies have been used for centuries in various cultures for decorative purposes. They were particularly popular during the Victorian era and were often used in table settings, tea parties, and as embellishments for clothing. Doilies have also been used in literature, such as in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', where the Mad Hatter's tea party is described as having 'doilies to sit upon, and little cakes to eat'.

How to Memorize "doily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, circular piece of fabric with intricate patterns or designs.
   - Visualize a table setting with a doily under a teapot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doily' with the image of a delicate, decorative fabric.
   - Think of a table setting adorned with doilies.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory link by associating the word 'doily' with the word 'delightful'.
   - Remember the word 'doily' by thinking of it as a 'decorative delight'.

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