Flannel vs. Flannelette

Flannel vs. Flannelette — Is There a Difference?
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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

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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

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Flannelnoun

bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body

Flannelnoun

(usually in the plural) trousers