shalloon

[ sha-loon ]

noun

1. a light, twilled woolen fabric used chiefly for linings.

shalloon

/ ʃæˈluːn /

noun

1. a light twill-weave woollen fabric used chiefly for coat linings, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of shalloon¹

1655–65; < French chalon, after Châlons-sur-Marne, where made

Word History and Origins

Origin of shalloon¹

C17: from Old French chalon, from the name of Châlons-sur-Marne, France, where it originated

Example Sentences

The wig and even the pigtail tied with black shalloon were abandoned by all but a few old folk.

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The bed in a corner was hung in blue shalloon over ruffled white muslin, and there was blue at the windows.

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Instead of shalloon for lining men's coats, sometimes use a glazed calico .

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