loden

(lōd'n)

noun

  1. a fulled, waterproof wool cloth with a short pile, used for coats
  2. a dark olive green often used for this cloth

Origin: Ger < MHG lode < OHG lodo, coarse cloth, akin to OE lotha, cloak < IE base *(s)leu-, to hang loosely > slouch, sleet

See loden in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A durable, water-repellent, coarse woolen fabric used chiefly for coats and jackets.
  2. A deep olive green.

Origin:

Origin: German, coarse fabric

Origin: , from Middle High German lode

Origin: , from Old High German lodo

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