melton

noun

mel·​ton ˈmel-tᵊn How to pronounce melton (audio)
: a heavy smooth woolen fabric with short nap

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The melton coat sits over a flecked tweed suit—contrasting the matte outerwear with mottled textures beneath. Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Melton Mowbray, town in England

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of melton was circa 1858

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“Melton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melton. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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melton

noun
mel·​ton ˈmelt-ᵊn How to pronounce melton (audio)
: a smooth heavy woolen cloth used for overcoats

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