jean
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jean

noun \ˈjēn\

Definition of JEAN

1
: a durable twilled cotton cloth used especially for sportswear and work clothes
2
: pants usually made of jean or denim —usually used in plural

Origin of JEAN

short for jean fustian, from Middle English Gene Genoa, Italy + fustian
First Known Use: 1577

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