Etymology

beteela

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Today it means: A type of muslin from the East Indies, formerly used for cravats, veils, etc. Full definition →

Portuguese beatilha
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  1. Portuguese · derived frombeatilha
  2. English todaybeteela

Possibly from Portuguese beatilha.

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