flannel

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flan·nel | \ ˈfla-nᵊl

Definition of flannel

1a : 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 flannels plural

a : flannel underwear

b : outer garments of flannel especially : men's trousers

3 British : washcloth

4 British : flattering or evasive talk also : nonsense, rubbish

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Examples of flannel in a Sentence

shirts made of bright-colored flannel He wore a dark blazer and gray flannels.

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