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canton flannel

can·ton flan·nel
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1–7 flan-l]
    • /ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn for 1–7 ˈflæn l/
    • /ˈkæn.tɒn ˈflæn.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1–7 flan-l]
    • /ˈkæn tn, -tɒn, kænˈtɒn for 1–7 ˈflæn l/

Definitions of canton flannel words

  • abbreviation CANTON FLANNEL cotton flannel 3
  • noun canton flannel a plain-weave or twill-weave cotton fabric with a long, fleecy nap usually on one side only, used for sportswear, undergarments, backings and linings, etc. 1
  • noun canton flannel A type of soft cotton fabric. 0
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Origin of canton flannel

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; after Canton, China

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Parts of speech for Canton flannel

noun
adjective
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preposition
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canton flannel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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