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flannel
noun flan·nel \ˈfla-nəl\
: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
flannels : pants made of flannel
: foolish or meaningless words
Full 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
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Origin of FLANNEL
Middle English flaunneol woolen cloth or garment
Related to FLANNEL
- Synonyms
- adulation, blarney, butter, flattery [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy
FLANNEL Defined for Kids
flannel
noun flan·nel \ˈfla-nəl\
Definition of FLANNEL for Kids
: a soft cloth made of wool or cotton
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