[ˈkɔːdjʊrɔɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs


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Origin:
late 18th century: probably from cord ‘ribbed fabric’ + duroy, denoting a kind of lightweight worsted formerly made in the West of England, of unknown origin

[ˈkɔːdjʊrɔɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make (a road) out of tree trunks
(e.g: where routes crossed or followed a creek, men would corduroy the road)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: probably from cord ‘ribbed fabric’ + duroy, denoting a kind of lightweight worsted formerly made in the West of England, of unknown origin