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crewel

noun crew·el \ˈkrü-əl\

Definition of CREWEL

1
:  slackly twisted worsted yarn used for embroidery
2
:  crewelwork
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Origin of CREWEL

Middle English crule
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with CREWEL

dual, duel, fuel, gruel, jewel, newel

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. crewel
  2. crewel needle
  3. crewel stitch
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