canton flannel

noun

can·​ton flannel ˈkan-ˌtän- How to pronounce canton flannel (audio)
-tᵊn-
often capitalized C

Word History

Etymology

Canton, China

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of canton flannel was in 1872

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Cite this Entry

“Canton flannel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canton%20flannel. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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