Crinoline (noun)

A stiff, lightweight fabric, typically made of horsehair or a synthetic material, used to make the full, bell-shaped skirts of dresses and petticoats worn in the mid-19th century.

Origin:

From french crinoline, from crin ("horsehair") + lin ("line.n")

Examples:

1. She wore a dress made of crinoline.
2. The crinoline petticoat gave her skirt a full shape.
3. Crinoline was a popular fabric in the 19th century.
4. The crinoline dress was very popular in the 1850s and 60s.
5. The crinoline was made of horsehair and was very itchy.