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shalloon

(s̸ha lo̵̅o̅n′, s̸hə-)

noun

a twilled woolen fabric used largely for linings

Origin: Fr chalon, after Châlons-sur-Marne, town in N France

See shalloon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A lightweight wool or worsted twill fabric, used chiefly for coat linings.

Origin:

Origin: French chalon

Origin: , after Châlons-sur-Marne

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