flannel
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noun \ˈfla-nəl\Definition of FLANNEL
1
a : a soft twilled wool or worsted fabric with a loose texture and a slightly napped surface b : a napped cotton fabric of soft yarns simulating the texture of wool flannel c : a stout cotton fabric usually napped on one side
2
plural a : flannel underwear b : outer garments of flannel; especially : men's trousers
3
British : washcloth
4
— flannel adjective
— flan·nel·ly \-nəl-ē\ adjective
See Examples of FLANNEL
- shirts made of bright-colored flannel
- He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.
Origin of FLANNEL
Middle English flaunneol woolen cloth or garment
First Known Use: 1503
Related to FLANNEL
- Synonyms
- adulation, blarney, butter, flattery [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy
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