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mo·reen
(mə-rēn′, mô-)n.
A sturdy fabric of wool, cotton, or wool and cotton, often with an embossed finish, used especially for upholstery.
[Possibly from moiré.]
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moreen
(mɒˈriːn)n
(Textiles) a heavy, usually watered, fabric of wool or wool and cotton, used esp in furnishing
[C17: perhaps from moire, influenced by velveteen]
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mo•reen
(məˈrin)n.
a heavy fabric of wool or cotton with a moiré finish.
[1685–95; mor- (perhaps alter. of moiré) + (velvet)een]
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Noun | 1. | moreen - a heavy fabric of wool (or wool and cotton) used mostly in upholstery or for curtains |
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