flannelly

adjective

flan·​nel·​ly ˈflanᵊlē How to pronounce flannelly (audio)
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1
of the voice : blurred and muted as if heard through flannel
2
: resembling flannel especially in soft fluffy texture or appearance
the sky full of flannelly little clouds

Word History

Etymology

flannel entry 1 + -y

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“Flannelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flannelly. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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