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shalloon.

A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ʃəˈluːn/
  1. A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.

    countable · historical · uncountable
  3. A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Said to have been first made at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.

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