marcella

marcella [mahr-sel-uh] ExamplesWord Origin noun

a cotton or linen fabric constructed in pique weave, used in the manufacture of vests, mats, etc.

Origin of marcella First recorded in 1805–15; alteration of Marseilles Marcella [mahr-sel-uh] noun

Examples from the Web for marcella Contemporary Examples of marcella

Marcella recommends adding shaved white truffle to the top of the finished dish.

Cookstr.com

June 16, 2010

Marcella Hazan is a highly respected and beloved Italian cooking teacher and cookbook author.

Marcella Hazan

July 28, 2009

Historical Examples of marcella

You’re so gentle, Marcella, you don’t make my head ache at all.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Marcella had nothing left with which to do anything more for her.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

One day I remembered that it was Marcella’s twenty-first birthday.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

He never spoke of Marcella, but I knew she was in his thoughts every moment.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

It was natural that he and little Marcella should take to each other.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

Word Origin and History for marcella Marcella

fem. proper name, Latin, fem. of Marcellus.