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corduroy

Syllabification: (cor·du·roy)
Pronunciation: /ˈkôrdəˌroi/

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Definition of corduroy

noun

  • a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs.
  • (corduroys) pants made of corduroy.

Origin:

late 18th century: probably from cord 'ribbed fabric' + duroy, denoting a kind of lightweight worsted formerly made in the West of England; of unknown origin

Spell corduroy with -dur- in the middle.

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