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denim.

A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɛnɪm/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɛnəm/Canada, General-American
  1. A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

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Where this word comes from

From the French phrase de Nîmes (“from Nîmes”), after the French town of Nîmes, where denim fabric was originally produced.

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