Flannel vs. Flannelette
Difference Between Flannel and Flannelette
Flannelnoun
(uncountable) A soft cloth material woven from wool, possibly combined with cotton or synthetic fibers.
With the weather turning colder, it was time to dig out our flannel sheets and nightclothes.Flannelettenoun
A type of soft, woven fabric, made to imitate flannel by raising or brushing the fibers in the weft. Frequently used in sleepwear, pillows, and bedding.
Flannelnoun
A washcloth.
Flannelettenoun
Something made from this fabric.
Our flannelettes provide an extra layer between the underquilt and sheets.Flannelnoun
A flannel shirt.
Flannelettenoun
a cotton fabric imitating flannel
Flannelnoun
(slang) Soothing plausible untruth and half truth, claptrap - ''"Don't talk flannel" [http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/56/messages/708.html][http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-synonyms/claptrap][http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19971103]
Flanneladjective
made of flannel
Flannelverb
(transitive) To rub with a flannel.
Flannelverb
(transitive) To wrap in flannel.
Flannelverb
(transitive) To flatter; to suck up to.
Flannelnoun
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
Flannelnoun
bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body
Flannelnoun
(usually in the plural) trousers
