- flannelette
- noun Date: circa 1882 a lightweight cotton flannel
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
flannelette
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flannelette — n. a cotton imitation of flannel. Syn: flannel[2]. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flannelette — or flannelet [flan΄əl et′] n. a soft cotton cloth like cotton flannel but lighter in weight * * * flan·nel·ette (flăn ə lĕtʹ) n. A soft cotton fabric with a nap. * * * … Universalium
flannelette — ► NOUN ▪ a napped cotton fabric resembling flannel … English terms dictionary
flannelette — or flannelet [flan΄əl et′] n. a soft cotton cloth like cotton flannel but lighter in weight … English World dictionary
flannelette — UK [ˌflænəˈlet] / US [ˌflæn(ə)lˈet] noun [uncountable] light cotton flannel flannelette sheets … English dictionary
flannelette — noun a) A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding. Our flannelettes provide an extra layer between the underquilt and sheets. b) … Wiktionary
flannelette — flan|nel|ette [ˌflænəlˈet] n [U] soft cotton cloth used especially for making night clothes and sheets … Dictionary of contemporary English
flannelette — flan|nel|ette [ ,flænl et ] noun uncount light cotton flannel … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flannelette — flan·nel·ette || ‚flænl et n. type of soft cotton cloth … English contemporary dictionary
flannelette — [ˌflanə lɛt] noun a napped cotton fabric resembling flannel … English new terms dictionary
