Crinoline Definition & Meaning

crinoline
noun
  1. a skirt stiffened with hoops
  2. a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric
  3. a stiff coarse fabric used to stiffen hats or clothing

"Crinoline" in song lyrics

See how crinoline is used in real songs:

  • "girls crinoline"
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Usage tips for "crinoline"

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