doily

UK
/ˈdɔɪli/
US
/ˈdɔɪli/

Translations

doilynoun
doilies
pl
UK
/ˈdɔɪli/
US
/ˈdɔɪli/
She placed a doily under the vase on the table.
Она положила салфетку под вазу на столе.
Additional translations
декоративная салфетка
кружевная салфетка
doilyadjective
UK
/ˈdɔɪli/
US
/ˈdɔɪli/
Used attributively to describe decorative lace-like items resembling a doily

Definitions

doilynoun
A small ornamental mat, typically made of lace or paper, used to protect surfaces or as a decorative piece.
She placed a doily under the vase to prevent it from scratching the table.
doilyadjective
Resembling or characteristic of a doily; lace-like and decorative.
The invitations were printed on doily paper with scalloped edges.