crewel

(kro̵̅o̅əl)

noun

  1. a fine, less tightly twisted kind of worsted yarn used in embroidery
  2. crewelwork

Origin: LME crule < ?

See crewel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Loosely twisted worsted yarn used for fancywork and embroidery.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English crule

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