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noniron

[ non-ahy-ern ]
/ nɒnˈaɪ ərn /

adjective British.

drip-dry.

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Origin of noniron

First recorded in 1955–60; non- + iron

Words nearby noniron

Nonintercourse Act, noninterference, nonintervention, noninvasive, nonionic detergent, noniron, nonisolated proteinuria, nonissue, nonjoinder, nonjudgmental, nonjuror
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British Dictionary definitions for noniron

noniron
/ (ˌnɒnˈaɪən) /

adjective

(of a fabric) composed of any of various man-made fibres that are crease-resistant and do not require ironing
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